Hello friends! Another week where I am wondering how we got from Monday to Friday so quickly. It got really cold, below freezing, but it’s warming up again. It’s been 30 days since we last saw rain and it is really dry. I remember wondering why so many notations in my grandmother’s diaries were about the weather, and now I find myself commenting on the weather regularly. Funny how we grow into understanding.
Here are some photos for today:
The fog of a still, below freezing sunrise - you’re going to see more from this one! October 16, 2024
The day before, this was the cold front coming in, looking to the west.
Wood ducks with the flyby.
The female wood ducks get the award for best eye makeup for sure.
Lots of wind this week and every birdy is in the air. The flock of robins grows in size every day.
Found this funny-looking moth - look at that snout!
Still hoping for more pelicans - maybe if I post this it will attract them?!? Magic can work that way.
The hedge apples look exactly the same to me as they did a month ago. That is a slow growing fruit.
Fog is fascinating. October 7, 2024
My young blue friend couldn’t decide whether to stay or go. The adult down there leaves before I even get a hundred yards away, squawking at me as he flies.
“Honey, I’m home!” - notice the welcome from the gal in the middle, lol. (Franklin’s gulls)
“It’s just a jump to the left…” (if you know, you know)
Always feel welcome among my gull-friends.
I spy something that begins with N. (Nashville warbler)
Peace.
And another full moon comes and goes.
Heading into the weekend I’m hoping for some rest and I have a thousand photos to work through. Wishing you all some rest, some joy, some hope, and some love. Are those the food groups of emotional nourishment?
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That “post” of mine was an unintended send! You provided a platter serving us beautiful images, seasoned with your thoughtful words. Forgive my clumsy fingers.
Fog hovering over the water is mesmerizing. And today’s birds seem polished for your photo shoot. I chuckled as I read your comment about pelicans. “…maybe if I post this it will attract them!?!” For a moment I held a thought of Kostner’s “Field of Dreams.” If you build it they will come!
I love the quote by Julia Fehrenbacher you shared: “Return whispers the moment. I am right here.” A lovely expression of the “be here now” sentiment. In this moment, Karen, I hope a generous serving of emotional nourishment occupies your plate. And complete healing of your shoulder nears.
That “post” of mine was an unintended send! You provided a platter serving us beautiful images, seasoned with your thoughtful words. Forgive my clumsy fingers.
Fog hovering over the water is mesmerizing. And today’s birds seem polished for your photo shoot. I chuckled as I read your comment about pelicans. “…maybe if I post this it will attract them!?!” For a moment I held a thought of Kostner’s “Field of Dreams.” If you build it they will come!
I love the quote by Julia Fehrenbacher you shared: “Return whispers the moment. I am right here.” A lovely expression of the “be here now” sentiment. In this moment, Karen, I hope a generous serving of emotional nourishment occupies your plate. And complete healing of your shoulder nears.
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