Just the Thought

In the bright sunshine of the day before, I received and confirmed a request for a "reservation" from Dolly.  I've mentioned in the past that Dolly is notorious for bringing weather, regardless of the time of year.  Now it appears that just the thought of a visit is enough to bring snow.  I could send her to drought-stricken counties and countries and we could save the world! 

As I stepped out on the deck this morning, this poor little hummer came to take a lick off his breakfast popsicle from the snow-covered feeder.

It's funny that Bullock's Department Store came up in the comments yesterday.  Not so long ago, Judy gave me some lemons and I made Angel Lemon Delight, a dessert I'd not made in years, and that brought back so many memories.  Every year, my mother and I went to Bullock's in Pasadena to shop for new school clothes (before I went to boarding school).  Tired and laden with shopping bags, we would go to the la-de-dah tea room upstairs and I looked forward to Angel Lemon Delight.  Mother cajoled the chef into giving her the recipe.  The first bite here was enough to put me into the time machine and I was transported back to Bullock's (but still wearing bibbies).

Haven't seen a dogwood in bloom yet, so we'll get snow again.