Vernally yours

The wonderful lilies are popping in increasing numbers, along with gorgeous blue glory-of-the-snow blossoms in my favorite gothic yard. A friend of our offspring's who has a gardening service came by for several hours to help me with the yard, which needs tidying and some planning. She wound up her work session just before another round of rain and wind swept in.
The soda bread was finally produced, with some whole wheat flour and an egg for enrichment; it's delicious.
The march through Maupin's stories continues.