pearly_54's blog

Ohhh, you know I am an oncology nurse.  I deal with everything from newly diagnosed, to chemo slinging, and death and dying.  I thought I could handle anything, I've been doing it so long.  But then, something comes along that catches you off guard and........

Well, it is Easter Monday....  I had a very lovely Easter.  My kids and grandkids were at the beach, freezing to death.  Have to feel sorry about that.  Right up until they went it was warm and great weather, then that cold spell came in.  Oh well, that's life.  Anyways, I had a very quiet day, which is exactly what I like.  Now the little story.....

Well, it is Easter Monday....  I had a very lovely Easter.  My kids and grandkids were at the beach, freezing to death.  Have to feel sorry about that.  Right up until they went it was warm and great weather, then that cold spell came in.  Oh well, that's life.  Anyways, I had a very quiet day, which is exactly what I like.  Now the little story.....

Spring is here in NC and all is right with my world.  The dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom, and the trees are leafed out.  Ahhhh, beautiful.  The major problem is pine pollen, which is particularly bad this year.  Everything, cars, houses, sidewalks, etc. is all covered with this greenish-yellow pollen commonly referred to as pine dust.  Fortunately, it will be over soon and a good rain will wash it all away.

Spring is here in NC and all is right with my world.  The dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom, and the trees are leafed out.  Ahhhh, beautiful.  The major problem is pine pollen, which is particularly bad this year.  Everything, cars, houses, sidewalks, etc. is all covered with this greenish-yellow pollen commonly referred to as pine dust.  Fortunately, it will be over soon and a good rain will wash it all away.

We got back Sunday, drove all the way thru from Miami to Chapel Hill, 14 hours.  It has taken me this long to recuperate.  We had a lovely time.  The ship was one of the largest cruise ships at sea and was very beautiful.  We hung out at the pool, strolled the deck, went to all the shows, including an ice show, and ate and ate and ate, all the time.  I managed to not get toooo sunburned.  Got some pics in the gallery, if anyone is interested.  I gotta say, dancing in the street was the best part.  This ship had a promenade (street) right down the center, and at night they had various activi