Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Hawk Bath

On Monday, I went to the door to let Bubs out. As I glanced out the door, I saw one of the little hawks sitting on the edge of a big flat bowl we have sitting by the BarBQ for the animals to drink out of. I immediately froze and stood there to watch him. He was about the size of a pigeon but chunkier. Suddenly, he hopped right into the middle of the bowl and began an entertaining ritual of bathing! I fluffed out his feathers and wings and splashed and wallered in the water for several awe inspiring moments. I noticed the feathers on the back of his head actually give the impression of two big owl looking eyeballs. He was kind of a grey and white almost checkered over all. He also had a friendly magpie with him that strutted around cawing and generally watching him too. Finally, he and his friend magpie flew off into the sky. I felt lucky to have the chance to view this guy from about seven feet, as he bathed and enjoyed himself! I believe he is the same young and inexperienced hawk that has sat on the humming bird brackets in the kitchen window, in the ash tree, and on the bird house just off the deck. I hope this is not the last I will see of him!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Deer Photos


Deer Visitors



This morning DH woke me to come see the deer!  Ten or so, in the immediate area, wandering, it seemed, aimlessly.  Two or three got into the garden area where the turnips are, and had a taste.  The nibbled on the cherry bushes then went on across the road to the orchard where they tried the grapes and the apricot trees.  One was right up to the water tub by the fausett.  What a fun group of visitors to watch. Eventually, they went south out of sight.  I wonder where they hid out for the day?

 Another couple of visitors in the pictures too!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Snap Shots to Share




Had the card reader out and downloaded the new pics so thought I would share them here! More to come soon!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Usual Friday Activities

I went off the hill to hit the yard sales. Wow, I was surprised at how many there were today! I did not bring much home as I don't really need anything anymore. Little surprises for the car girl visits and I usually buy little pieces of ephemera I can use in my art is all.
Our Monkey cat is missing! Larry locked her out when he came up to the mountain, and I guess something happened to her. :>((
Yesterday I made scalloped potatoes (trying to keep a bland diet still.) They tasted yummy.
I have been trying to wear shoes all the time. A very difficult task! The shoes make the bottoms of my feet sweat and kinda burn, but I guess wearing them does make the heel a bit less painful. What a fun choice, Grrrrrrrr! I hate being old!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Home Again Home Again

The camp out with family was such an enjoyable activity. My guts have been reminding me of it since coming home. An attack of diverticulitis. I looked it up on the net, and guess what? A person with diverticulitis should not eat fried foods, no spicy meats, no spicy foods, nothing with nuts or seeds, (remember all those yummy dutch oven fried potatoes, eggs, sausage, bacon, enchilada's, boston baked bean candy, chips, doughnuts, well, the camp food in general) because they irritated the divers. I think under normal circumstances, all this good food would not have bothered me, but just a month ago, after taking some drugs which caused me to have the divers, I had a major attack. So, guess the ole bowels were already sensitive and the food was just too good. I have been on a bland diet since coming home to counter act the feeding frenzy I was on at camp. Today, I am not quite as sore in my abdomen so guess laying off eating much is good, lol.
We are going to sell the camper. (At least I think we are, since I am never sure about what DH will do.) He is talking seriously about a better one. I don't think he will ever buy another one though, but we will have to see.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Interesting Article

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Friday, September 4, 2009

Gifts

There are many kinds of gifts.  I get gifts everyday from mother nature.  The special visitors we get here are gifts too.  We have a couple of loud mouthed large sized blue birds that have been here for a week or two.  They caw rather like a crow.  They are a very pretty blue and rather entertaining.   The gentle doves are fun to watch too, they behave rather like chickens.  And the bright colored yellow birds that hang up side down on the sun flowers are fun to see too.  A flock of crows have been hanging out north of the house everyday. Interesting birds.  There are so many other things that are gifts, like good health, having enough food, a nice home, love of your family, sharing time with your family, etc.  This week end DH and I have been gifted with the opportunity to spend time with the car girls and parents.  What could be better?  

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Just A Reminder


Is October Breast Cancer Awareness month...?  Seems to me like it is.  They do that so everyone will remember to get their mammograms.  Have you had yours for this year?  If you are one of my descendants you need to do this.  Cancer runs in families and since my Mom had it, and all of her kids have had some form of cancer, I assume that running in families is a truth.  Well, even if you are not a descendant do it! It is not that hard to be checked.  And if something develops the sooner you find it the better and easier it is to treat!  Make your appointments ladies!  

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Hawk Pictures




I thought I posted these once, but guess not.  How awesome is this?