Today we’re going to mix it up, a snow walk and a garden give-away all in the same post! MUSICA for slow dancing, Girlfriends. . .
Yesterday, for the first time in weeks, maybe even months, we had 
a sunshiny, lovely 42º. We scrambled into our boots and RAN ourselves out the door, for the first walk in all of that time!!! Our lawn is still covered in snow, but it’s quietly beginning to melt making a continuous little river down our driveway, joining the slightly bigger river on the street, and heading down hill to the harbor. We weren’t sure what the dirt road that takes us out to the ocean would look like, but we were willing to try, especially when we saw what was going on in the maple tree outside the kitchen window:
The photo isn’t clear, but that’s OK, those orange spots are Robins! If this beautiful day is good enough for them, it’s good enough for us!
so here we go
. . . walking very gingerly . . . It was melting, like a slushy in some parts (the good parts) but there were long lumps of shiny wet ice, and some nice stretches of mud. . . We plot which direction we should fall in case we need to, realizing no one brought a phone, if he breaks his leg, he lays there while I “run” for help. It would be sad.
The birds were singing, Joe’s trying to figure out where the sound is coming from . . .
See him? Way up top in the middle of the picture? He looks white but he’s a goldfinch, he can’t clap his hands so he shows his happiness with song.
The goldfinch has a really nice view! When we walked out of the canopy of the woods, we had our first view of the pond ~ we could see it was still partially frozen . . .
But I have to say, despite how cold it looks, the warm sun on our faces felt as much like spring as breathing into a bouquet of daffodils! Off came my hat and gloves, unzipped goes the jacket. THAT’S how nice it was out there!
I’m always behind him . . . he waits, as the ever-patient guy that he is, hands on hips . . .
Can’t just walk right by this little red fisherman’s shack and not stop for a photo . . . crazy man.
See those broken square-looking things on the ground (talking mostly to the Californians and Floridians right now)? They are giant ice chips. When a car goes through a partly frozen puddle, the ice breaks up and scatters. That’s something you don’t see all the time. See how patient Joe is while I take pictures of them?
We made it to the water, and I have to tell you, it wasn’t easy…. First we had to go through the deep snow in the yard of our friend’s house, then across their deck . . .
And down that very furthest set of stairs ~ see it back there? After that, finding a high-ish tide, we had to climb over each rock-piled breakwater, maybe five of them . . . yes, you’re right, I know what you’re thinking, it was heaven out there. (BTW, while we’re away from home, we had our bedroom windows wide open (for the first time this year); the ceiling fan was on full blast blowing out winter air and exchanging it for fresh spring air, and we knew we were going to sleep like babies after our walk to the sea!)
We discovered that others had been there first.
And then, beach booty! Big piece of dark blue beach glass!
More ice chips. I kind of love them. Like to break them with my toe. Makes a good noise. Two nature things happened out there that I didn’t take pictures of: A.) (Pat, you should probably skip this part.) Because some rather large animal was dead. I didn’t look because in my accidental half-second glance I could see it was all elbows, knees and feathers and other less identifiable furry parts, and despite my well-known interest in science, this was really not my cup of tea. Joe looked, he decided it was a coyote AND a turkey, entwined together on the beach. Wow! We skirt by it, my eyes covered with my hat, and we fall immediately into Morning Science discussion: First off “are there coyotes on the island?” I didn’t think so. Otherwise I’ve been living in a fool’s paradise thinking we had no kitty-eaters on Martha’s Vineyard. So, let’s say it was a deer. A deer and a turkey? 
“They don’t fight, they don’t eat each other.” So then here’s what must have happened: That thing (whatever it is, but it can’t be a coyote) killed the turkey, then, sadly, but deservedly, choked on a bone, fell over and died on top of it. (I just realized, this is kind of like talking about Downton Abbey.)
Anyway, lovely leaves embalmed in ice. The other nature thing we saw was a pair of birds mating on the road. That was a first, I have never seen birds do that. As a scientist, I had never thought about what those little devils did when we left them alone. We thought they were dead at first, they weren’t moving at all, we didn’t even know there were two of them, till Joe looked closer to figure out which side was up, because this was one weird looking bird. More Morning Science ensued when all of a sudden, the girl escaped! OK, I did get a picture of the chase . . .
This is the little father, in hot pursuit! Ah, spring. Quite the adventure!
Tire tracks become puddles . . . Look around, where is the best place to put your foot? Safest would probably be IN the water.
Time to go home . . . so far we have 100% not fallen down!
And we manage to keep it that way! Usually our walk is 45 minutes, yesterday it was an hour and a half. That’s from making sure we didn’t break our necks.
Front row seat to the melting of the snow. (OMG, is he not the most adorable thing in the world?)
So we all know the snow will go . . .
And waiting for us, under all the ice are our little snow drops (these are from last year, this year’s crop is frozen stiff right now, but soon). Because, it’s coming, only another week until official . . .
And in honor of the moment, when we are all teetering on the verge of spring, I would love for one of you to enjoy my favorite garden book of all time . . .
It’s called Kitchen Gardens, an unassuming little book wonderfully written by Mary Mason Campbell with illustrations by Tasha Tudor.
But it’s by far the most inspiring garden book I’ve ever read. There are other books with much more detailed information, and definitely glossier pictures, but no book has ever moved me into the garden faster and happier than this one.
It was published in 1971 and I was lucky enough to happen upon it as my first garden book. “I love how Mary Campbell wrote about the “sunshine, fresh air, and privacy of our gardens. . .”
I thought I would sign this book for you and also add a watercolor bookmark (I’ve been cutting up the bits of paper I use for testing my pen or watercolors and making bookmarks out of them).
If you want to be entered for this giveaway, all you have to do is scroll to the bottom of this post and look for the tiny word “comments” — and leave a comment. Your comment can be just one word if you like; that will be enough to enter you for the drawing. For those of you who get my blog via email, you will have to go to www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ and scroll to the very bottom of this post and find that tiny word . . . “comments” ~ for some reason, they don’t seem to send a “comment” button in an emailed blog.
Last but not least. I told you I finished the new calendars for 2016? I thought I would give you a little preview . . . This is “October” for the wall-calendar, and don’t worry, there are pink 
pumpkins on the bottom part.♥ For thee, from me. ♥
Something else for thee: click on “shopping” at the top of the blog, scroll to the bottom of the column on the left, click on FREE STUFF! Spring-themed stationery, bookmarks, tags — and computer wallpaper!
And just one more thing I wanted to tell you: My (our, because I’m always thinking of you when I’m writing) new book is being edited even as we speak. That means the writing part is almost done, after that I’ll paint it and add the photos and hopefully we’ll have it in about six months, maybe by the time we make our first fires next autumn. I know the title. But I’m afraid to say it out loud yet. So let me get used to it, maybe next time! You’ll be the first to know!
Until we meet again . . . Love you, love us.♥ XOXO
P.S. Don’t forget . . . St. Patrick’s Day is coming!
The gardening book looks so interesting. Love the October page for your 2016 calendar. Jack (O’Lantern) makes it perfect.
I like many others have fallen in love with Tasha Tudor’s books and life style. I loved her Garden book by Tovah Martin, her book of handmade crafts,esp. the goats and on and on. I did get of meet her at the Ohio State Fairgrounds once and she signed my book. One daughter I have paints Easter eggs for the grandchildren and she made me one depicting the boats floating in Becky’s Birthday book. Her works are so numerous, I regretted not getting the pictures and tin offered in Victoria magazine some years ago. Am always interested in news of her. My sister-in-law introduced me to this blog and I am really enjoying it. Love the bird sounds at the start.
Spring and all its new beginnings.
Thank you for such a lovely blog post (as always)! So enjoyed your walk in the snow and loved seeing the beach in winter. Blue sea glass, how lovely that must have been to find on the beach. It was calling your name! We have had three “snow” days in North Texas which is unusual around here, and although temps have warmed up to mid sixties it has been raining a lot. Not complaining, we need the rain, but I so miss the sun! I have a copy of the Kitchen Gardens book, found it at an antique store many years ago and it’s one of my favorites. If Vanna picks my name, you have my permission to pick another lucky winner!! I have discovered a new author (to me) Joanna Trollope. Reading her book “Other People’s Children” right now and it is wonderful. Her books are all about English life. Have you read anything written by her? She has several. Planning to go to our local “Trade Days” in McKinney tomorrow with my husband, my son and his girlfriend Crystal. I will keep my eye out for vintage books, always so much fun to have something to scout for. Love it!
Thankyou Susan. I’m reminded of the track through the bush my brother and I used to walk to the local shop in Parndana, Kangaroo Island…only there was never any snow or slippery ice…so glad you and Joe made it back in one piece! You must have felt so freeee!
Love the gardening book drawings, I’m all set for my day now!
Tasha Tudor is one of my favorite authors and illustrators. She lived a very fruitful and long life but I was so sad to see her go.
That is universal. Life is so stinking’ short .
Love you and everything you write, Sue. Thanks for the happiness!
Hi Susan, I was so absorbed in following your treacherous walk to the beach that I had forgotten about the pending giveaway, until I came to it and now I’m so excited for the chance to win not only a Tasha Tudor illustrated book with your signature but also your toss-away clipping bookmark! Now where will I put it if I win, in my collection of autographed books or with my Susan Branch books? First I’ll devour it from start to finish. I know I would just love it! Thanks for the chance and for entertaining us with your writings, drawings and humor. Linda (a very long-time fan)
Thanks for mentioning calendars since I haven’t changed my (your) wall view to March. Just returned from spring training on the auto train. Would you believe I met one of your fellow islanders? Very sweet lady with very white hair & very short statue. She was on way to another island..Anna Marie. She’s been fixing up their cottage for 3 years. Had to share. My spring joy today was a bald eagle sighting by our resevoir! Enjoy those walks.
You know the best. Tasha has been a favorite of mine for years.
Gladys is new to me.
Can’t wait to see who you mention next.
Surprises are coming.
Ahhhhh yes spring is almost here in upstate New York…..we welcome it with all our being and look forward to the gardens outside our windows. Digging in the dirt and plotting for all the joys our gardens will bring is so joyful this time of year.
As usual I love reading your blog and taking walks to the beach with you and Joe.
Nettie
You just cracked me up when you said you noticed it was like talking about Downtown Abbey! Beautiful post as always and I’m so glad no one broke anything on your walk! Yay spring!
XOXOX,
Jena
Susan, What a lovely day to celebrate spring!!!!I have collected your books and also have a few Tasha Tudor books!, but not that one.I just woke up after having worked in the Hospice Care Center, a work I have been called to do.I would so very much love to delight my senses into the Garden Book with T.Tudor’s illustrations,good for my soul.Thank you Susan!!!! Love from the heart of a nurse.,,
I just purchased your book “A Fine Romance” and can’t wait to sit in a cozy corner some evening and read it.
Thank you for taking us along on your walk. I would love that sweet book.
Dear Sweet Susan,
So glad to see that you and Joe were able to get out and about on your walk and that there weren’t any slips. I’m sure you were beginning to have a good case of “cabin fever”.
We have had snow this past week but it is melting fast. Hope that we have had our last snow. Looking forward to spring. Our internet was out for a couple days so I just saw your post. Enjoyed your sharing your walk adventures with us. Thank you for sharing the 2016 October calendar page too. It will be nice to enjoy Jack and Girl Kitty for a whole month next year. Jack is his usual cute self in the picture of him looking out the door from his chair. How exciting that you are having another giveaway and Tasha Tudor is even better. Looking forward to Miss Vanna making another appearance. Love Tasha and have collected her books for years but I don’t have those. Her illustrations are so pretty. I admire the lifestyle she lived with her children. I couldn’t do it but would love to visit it from time to time. She was a very creative person in so many different ways. Have talked to people who dealt with her and was told that she could be challenging to deal with. I prefer to think of her by the sweetness of her drawings. Can hardly wait for your book to come out and I hope that it is everthing that you want it to be when it is a finished. I will be rushing to get it when it is available. Just discovered that book #10 of the Mitford series came out several months ago so spent several days this week reading that. Jan Karon sure writes a good book. If you haven’t read her books try one. Thank you for your post. Hope that you and Joe will be back to your daily walks again soon. Have a great weekend you four. XOXOXO
Love Tasha Tudor’s illustrations … and your blog, of course!
Hoping winter is finally over here in Tennessee! Our tulips and daffodils are popping up everywhere!
I received The New England Butt’ry Shelf Almanac last year for my birthday. Also illustrated by Tasha Tudor, it’s such a pretty book!
I would love to look through the “Kitchen Gardens” book.! Thank you for the free bookmarks. My mom and I love the Full Moon bookmark.
My kitchen garden really needs this inspiration!
Would love to add this to my collection!
A walk with you and Joe, kitties and a new book! What more could we ask for. *S* We are just starting to see the Bradford Pears, Tulip trees and other delicate budding trees are starting on the coast in NC. I love spring! Can’t wait to see yours too!
A robin cautiously sang a very soft, very muted couple of notes this morning here in SW Wisconsin. I think spring is here to stay.
What a wonderful walk. I could almost smell the ocean.
LOVE
Dear Susan, I thought I left a comment last night but I guess something didn’t work. Space being a big factor in our Ocean Grove, NJ, tent I have to purchase the mini version of your calendar. PLEASE include as much as possible of the Oct. page of your esteemed Hercule Poirot. I love it. My granddaughter has a lovey black & white kitty also, though not quite so distinguished, but we love him anyway. Thank you.
My calendars are all different from each other . . . and the work for them was turned in last month, they are off to the printers right now. But maybe for the next year.
Hello Susan – I would LOVE to win this book AND bookmark! What a great giveaway. Thank you for always thinking of us!
Susan,
Your positively happy spirit is contagious! Spring is just around the corner!
Always love your blog and Downton Abbey critiques!
I loved taking a walk with you through the snow and ice and muck. The blue sea glass was crazy-cool! I love your attitude that you WILL see those snowdrops soon. And think of how GREEN it will be!
I’m a big fan of Tasha Tudor. I have several of her books, but have never seen the garden book before. It’s lovely.
Can’t wait to see your new book!
Thank you Susan for your inspiring website….such a feast for the eyes. Your beautiful artwork, photos of your home and kitties, bring such joy into many lives.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to open the bedroom windows now and then during this early barely spring. What a great idea!
Dreamy
A word Gladys Taber used with such feeling. Thanks so!
your website always makes me smile
This book looks so delightful!
Lovely day, lovely book, lovely spring is on the way 🙂
What a lovely adventure..autumn is starting to arrive and the season for tropical cyclones. Still in the 20′ deg Celsius range but the nights are getting shorter and the mornings are cooler and darker! Thankfully, or not, we don’t get snow in our part of NZ but lots of rain and wind! Getting ready to plant the winter veggies and make suet balls for the birds over winter. Oh well nearly goodbye summer but ou will be back!
It is so fun to go through the seasons with you!
Hints of spring in Vermont, too: a few pussywillows opening. A possum in our driveway! 🙂
Oh Boy, “Possum soup” …. I like it cause it’s just as good tomorrow as it was yesterday !
LOL, Dad!
Please enter me… I’d LOVE to have a kitchen garden book!
You live in a beautiful part of our great country. I hope to visit the East Coast someday. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos!
Enchanting Spring !!!
Love the smell of spring!
Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing!
Love my Saturday morning visit every week. I look forward to your ideas, photos and paintings. You have such a charming way to talk about things.
I am so looking forward to “our” new book. Yay!
(Jack is one lucky fella) xo
Hope I’m not too late to be in the drawing! 🙂 After reading your post, while walking to work, I stopped and broke some ice into “ice chips” with my foot. I’ve always loved that sound too … it’s rather like stopping to smell the roses. Thanks for the reminder.
🙂 Melissa!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful walk.
Happy Spring Girlfriend. Thank you for brightening up my days with each and every post!
ANYTHING which combines Tasha Tudor, gardening, water colors and Spring would have to be heavenly!! Thanks for the chance to enter 😉 Linda
I was at Longwood Gardens (PA) yesterday, thinking spring. I took some time to look at gardening books in the gift shop, but I somehow suspect that the Tasha Tudor-illustrated book would make all the newer ones pale in comparison. Nothing like her illustrations–except, perhaps, yours! Love your work! Thanks for brightening my day with your blog.
Thank you for the chance to win your favorite garden book. My spring bulbs are just starting to send up shoots. Happy Spring!
Spring came to Tennessee this week! I saw Daffodils on Thursday! Sending it on!
Loved your walk!!!
What’s the name of the book that you wrote about when you first moved in the little White House?
My first book? Was called Heart of the Home. Is that the one you meant?
Thank You I will order the book if still available. I didn’t know the name of it but thought it would be good reading. Have a Great Day!!
After a busy week at work, I wake up on Saturday mornings ready to relax! Your blog and my first cup of tea is my way of celebrating the weekend. Thank you for having tea with me.
Susan, love your nature walk photos and your kitties!
Dear Susan,
Always fun to take a walk with you and Joe to the beach — and especially the first walk of the season after this long, cold winter. I tend to shade my eyes, too, when it comes to dead critters. And I love that deep blue sea glass “beach bounty” you found. I hope I can add to my collection this year – and blue would be such a treasure, since all I seem to find is green.
Happy almost spring to you on the Vineyard from here in Wells, Maine, where the melt is on, too!
Hugs,
Nancye T.
A beautiful, energizing blog today, Susan. Thank you.
Dear Susan: love your walks and pictures. Spring. . . Ah, I see green pushing up in my grades here in West Virginia’s mountains!
I’m so happy you were able to get outside for a bit. This winter was a doozy and I’m glad it’s behind us. My daughter noticed the tulips, daffodils & hyacinths fighting their way through the snow. The sight filled me me with such joy. It gave me tickles in my tummy! It was if they were Whos in Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who, all yelling, “We’re here, we’re here, we’re here!” Spring is coming!!!!
I loved every minute of “our” walk! I feel we are kindred spirits. Happy Spring, Susan.
love tasha! How wonderful this book must be!
Thank you, I’d like to be entered as well, Susan! Hello upcoming Spring- for me, hello allergies:(
Hi Susan!
As an ex-pat Buckeye, I remember well how wonderful those first glorious days on the edges of spring feel once Old Man Winter finally seems to be releasing his grip. Here in Houston, the tulip trees, redbuds, flowering every-tree and early spring daffodils, etc. are already on the downhill side of blooming. I’ve been dying to work in the yard, but we’ve had drizzle for over a week now and I’m getting the southern equivalent of “cabin fever.” Maybe this weekend…
Would love to win the book, but the bookmark would be the true treasure. I hope you and Joe enjoy a steady climb-out to true spring and blue skied bliss.
Sue
Yes Susan, you are right – Jack is the most adorable kitty ever! (after my kitty of course)Thank you for all of your inspiration. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
I had never heard of Tasha Tudor before you mentioned her on your blog. I found The Tasha Tudor cookbook and have loved using it! Thanks for a lovely post!
lovely book
oh how i would LOVE this book! Tasha Tudor is one of my idols and this would just be precious and the lovely bookmark to boot!! thank you again for your wonderful blogs which are just pockets full of joy every time! i am excited for you to see your first snowdrops – Spring is already here on the West Coast so i already have the feeling and know it’s coming for you Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow! with Love . . . Tammy
You are delightful . . . simply delightful. 🙂
I actually have this lovely book. But I would definitely pass my copy on to a friend should I win this one.
Thanks for the trip to the beach today. Loved your tree full of robins picture – if that doesn’t shout spring, what does?
Love your blog. The garden book looks wonderful! Happy Spring!
Thanks Susan! Would love a copy of that book ! Wow you have amazing followers. Is that true that you have over 2000 comments? Wowzie!
Jen in Boise
I know, amazing, but how can you go wrong with gardens and Tasha Tudor in the springtime!
Susan, Loved hearing that you two were finally able to get out and take a walk. Always enjoy your posts. The gardening book looks wonderful. I love Tasha Tudor’s art work, almost as much as yours!
Thank you for taking us along on your walk. Lovely book!
Hi Susan. The melting snow trickling down to the sea at your house is similar here -except the flow down my driveway to Honey Creek involves a lot of MUD. And even thought the grass is peeking out, the deer folks still line up for my neighbors deli. So what I want to know is – how in the world do you have time to read over two thousand comments? That is amazing.
I sneak it in . . . on breaks from book writing.
We would love this book as we plant our first garden of our new home!
Kelly,Sophie, and Clare
P.S. Would you ever make a list of the music that you post on your blog?? So many of our fav’s!!
I’d like to, just haven’t had time yet.
Great idea!
What a beautiful garden book!! I love Tasha Tudor’s illustrations!!
a beautiful view of spring through your eyes…i enjoyed walking with you…i would love the kitchen garden book along with your water color book mark…how lovely and inspiring….
Susan, your post before this one when you wrote “…lost 6 pounds” has been a great impetus for me to do the same: lose my winter-ness and get ready to romp with my 2 year old granddaughter! Thank you.
Oh good to hear that!
I really think it might have been a coyote. Love the photos.
Lovely! Thank you for your beautiful colors, Susan Branch!
Susan … I thoroughly enjoyed my morning cup of coffee with your snowy walk towards the beach. We are having (another) warming trend in San Diego and it’ll be over 80 degrees here … how we need/want some raindrops! I thought of you yesterday while we celebrated birthdays at the Coral Tree Tea House in Heritage Park; do you know about the Downton Abbey tea selections? There is English Rose Tea with a wonderful photo of Mary, Sybil and Edith; my favorite is Lady Cora’s Evening Tea with chamomile and lemon balm; both teas are herbal.
Sending you sunshine from California … Aloha, Evie
I have one of them here. But I’m like a cat, once I pick a spot, I stay there for years. Right now my spot is Earl Grey with lavender and rose petals. One of these days (just like my cats) I will up and leave my spot, I’ve done it before, but right now, that’s it.
Susan … I’m over-joyed you sent me a reply .. my first from you …thank you! My “spot” has been Lady Grey Tea ..next to the Earl and especially it comes in decaf. Both Downton Teas are from The Republic of Tea!
P.S. I am thrilled I was able to find and purchase your Chocolate Little Book in the darling box…my collection of your
art continues to grow 🙂
P.S.S. Sending you much love and aloha!
Good find Evie! xoxo
Sweet Susan … a second reply from you in one day … I’m celebrating with pie for it is also pi day:)
Happy Sunday to you and Joe … Aloha, Evie
Oh, you are so on my wave length! The garden is beckoning!
Love you Susan Branch!!!
Love you back Amanda!
LOVE Tasha Tudor ever since our family was introduced to her books and art years ago. The garden book looks like a gem and your post has me looking forward to digging in the dirt…. Thank you!
Ready for spring here in Wisconsin and on Martha’s vineyard!!
*** Love ***
For once, northern Wisconsin is ahead of Martha’ s Vineyard with the onset of Spring! But ours happened very quickly this year, so hopefully yours will, too, Susan! Still loved the pics…especially those robins. Ours haven’t shown up yet! Thank you for all your inspiration…
Loved reading about your walk!
Susan Branch, Tasha Tudor and Betty Crocker…doesn’t get any better.
Ahhhh. Home-minded songbirds.
Susan, You lucky dog, finding that piece of cobalt blue sea glass on your walk!!! Now if you could just fine a red piece 🙂 And re: the birds breeding, the male also always offers the female food while he is courting her. It is just the sweetest thing. Happy, happy Spring to you.
It’s that red piece! The bane of my existence!
Bravo! Spring is coming! The snow is melting in Pennsylvania at last!! I see little plants popping out and that makes me SMILE! Love your Blog today on this rainy morning. That makes me smile, too!!
Hugs, Marie
We haven’t had much winter in Oregon this year, so vicariously enjoying your snow has been wonderful.
Thank you for taking us along on the snowy walk – beautiful. Now it’s time to think about spring! You’re always an inspiration!
Signs of Spring:
We’re seeing the sap buckets going up near our house, muddy roads and Mr.Raccoon visited our bird feeders last night. Feels nice to have warmer temps and longer days. No red-wing blackbirds yet. The Tasha Tudor cookbook reminds me of “The Secret Garden” my all time favorite childrens’ book. Happy Spring to you!
Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing! I love all the lovely things you say and show. God Bless!
Always look forward to your pictures and stories! It makes me so happy
and inspired. Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Oh, I love Tasha Tudor’s work! Thank you for the chance to win such a beautiful book.
“Roses are red, violets are blue; I love black and white kitties and so do you.” Hope I win that wonderful garden book. Thanks for all that you do to lift our spirits.
Live in So. CA where we have been having summer like days . Would like a little more spring weather. Love Tasha Tudor’s art work. Enjoy your blog so much.
Charlotte S.