Time with friends, some culture, warm weather

Lincoln Public Schools had spring break the second week of March, so I decided to throw a party.

We started with some wine...

...a table full of food...

tomatoes stuffed with cream cheese and bacon, pears wrapped in capocollo,
and radishes filled with butter and smoked sea salt.

...and the best part was lots of good friends!

Each one of these women taught (or are still teaching) at Irving and holds a special place in my heart.  When we gather it's always a great reunion with lively discussions.

Lincoln is home to the International Quilt Study Center and Museum.

Saturday was the celebration of National Quilt Day, so I decided to pay a visit.

The building is lovely with lots of bright sun shining on the quilt displays.

I attended several sessions on various aspects of quilt-making.

sculpture in front of the museum

We are having more seasonable weather today, but the last two weeks have ranged from the upper 60s to the upper 80's.  Yesterday we had a record-breaking 87º!

Rusty took a canoe out for a paddle one afternoon.

My tulips and daffodils are up a couple of inches.  The trees are budding with great promise.  Because it is Nebraska, I know all too well we very likely will get more snow, but the unusually warm weather makes me anxious to play in the garden.

My arm/shoulder is healing some.  I wear the sling in public but at home I'm trying to engage my arm in some normal activities.  This week I learned that if I bend forward at the waist I can apply deodorant without too much pain.  I can hold a pan of food in my right hand and gently use a spoon to encourage food into a serving bowl, which is backwards from my normal way of doing things.  Laundry folding works for underwear and sox.  If I lay shirts and pants on the bed, I can fold them with my right hand.  I can't manage towels or sheets yet.  I'm 7 1/2 weeks into an expected 12 week journey.