As I stood here yesterday (yeah, I have a standing desk), I reflected on the day before and my wish for a vacation day. I reflected on how long it had been since I took a day and flew the empty nest on a whim. Other people do it all the time, it looks like… Continue reading How reflections on your intentions can catch you by surprise
Tag: Bird Watching
Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography
Every time I grab my camera, I have hopes of catching a shot of something special. Of something that I hadn't planned on getting when I first headed out the door. I dwell in possibility. - Emily Dickinson I crouch down low and get as close to objects I can, depending upon the lens I… Continue reading Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography
Hey lady, did you see the birds?
Mr.: Hey, grab your camera, did you see all the birds in the front yard? Me: Um...no, but I did see them in the backyard. I was just taking pictures of them. Mr: Quick go to the front, there's at least 300 of them. Me: Really? I didn't see that many? But I like seeing… Continue reading Hey lady, did you see the birds?
Thank goodness I made it to Tuesday
Have you ever worked your arse off, due to putting off a cleaning project for days, weeks, months, maybe years only to find that holy crap it was a lot of work? My weekend cleaning extravaganza was such a big project, I didn't want to do it. But I had to. I had to avoid… Continue reading Thank goodness I made it to Tuesday
When things heat up a jump into the bath is in order
"How hot was it here yesterday?" you ask. So hot even the birds were panting. And fighting over space on the bird bath. And then one noticed me as he took off - They all took off, and a Blue Bird stopped by briefly. Off the bluebird flew. He stayed long enough for me to… Continue reading When things heat up a jump into the bath is in order
Not just a dinner party for the birds
Mr. cooked up a grilling feast for the two of us last night for dinner. Meanwhile, in the yard, the birds must've been busy working up an appetite of their own. They were mighty hungry and so was I! Join us (me) for a tour of the party we had going on. First dinner -… Continue reading Not just a dinner party for the birds