I'm anxious to find out if this nest will be occupied this year.  It is in the forsythia that's visible from the sunroom window.  A cup of tea, a good book or a some relaxing hand stitching, Casper cuddled up in my lap and birds singing is a perfect way to spend a few hours. 

The rhododendrons haven't blossomed yet but seem about to burst open.  They are now considered old-growth plants - and I planted them.  So what does that really mean?

This was a gift from Aunt Claudette.  It was her mother's machine and just needs a little work to get the old girl in good working order again.