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Bird on new Tweeter Treater

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Junco ‘dark-eyed’ Junco hyemalis Ground-feeding sparrows. Common year-round resident. In winter they fold their feet under their bodies and fluff out their feathers on the snow like a quilt.  He loves the new feeder and is happy there is not … Continue reading →

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Heart Art Earth Art

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

Using your collection of rocks and shells, you’ve created art with heart from the earth. I just noticed art is encapsulated in the words heart and earth.  Meant to be together. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Tweeter Treater

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

Bird feeder: tweeter treater. ~ John J. Hatch

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Blue Orbs

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

This blue orb was dancing around in my view finder while I was taking pictures of the eclipse the other night.  I thought it was a reflection of something but it showed up in the actual photograph.  Must have been … Continue reading →

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No Walls

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

“Build bridges, not walls.” ~Suzy Kassem

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Winter In The Garden 3

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

Leeks are still green and growing.  We’re still picking carrots from underneath the mulch in a separate bed.  Nothing quite like a fresh carrot on a cold frosty day.

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Winter In The Garden 2

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

We could still be eating fresh chard these days if I’d remember to go out and pick it.  Even after light frost it persists.  And so do the weeds.  Dreaming of gardens and spring. . .

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Get High – For Free

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

Sing in the shower at the top of your lungs, you’ll feel great all day. Smile at others and you’ll get smiles right back. Breathe cool, green forest scents and you’ll be light-headed with happiness for hours. Stare at sea … Continue reading →

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Winter In The Garden

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

New fennel shoots are poking up wondering if winter is over yet.  Not yet. . .

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Primrose Blessings

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

January – cold, dark mornings, misty afternoons, rain, rain and more rain. But there you are blooming, noticed only by those with heads hung down like mine. Blue beauty, a lovely gift to my drippy day. Bless you primrose. ©Sharron … Continue reading →

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Junco At The Feeder

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

His nibs keeps the feeders filled and we are surrounded with happy birds all day long. Junco ‘Oregon’ Junco hyemalis oreganus Ground-feeding sparrows. Common year-round resident in BC Canada. In winter they fold their feet under their bodies and fluff … Continue reading →

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Witch Hazel In Bloom

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Flowers: Blooms January, wonderful scented yellow flowers which bloom before leaves. Use: Leaves – Astringent for bruises, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins – topically. Lotion is distilled from twigs. Forked twigs as divining rods for water witching. … Continue reading →

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Braided Maple Bark

Posted on January 10, 2019 by
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Frost On Moss

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Brrrrr

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

A frosty Monday here.  We had torrential rain in the night and at one point it sounded like hail.  Now the ground is white with frost and hail/snow.  And it’s cold! But we’re cozy snuggled in by the wood stove … Continue reading →

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