When we are busy “doing something else”
The world is continuing it’s pouring forth into the clear days and lovely nights of summer
The Barn Swallows are busy raising their first set of babies
The Red-Winged Blackbirds, Western Meadowlark, Red-Robins, and the host of others birds flutter and dip through the skies and call their charming songs for all to hear.
Our first set of Hummingbird chicks fledged; joining their parents in the swoop and swirl around the flowers in the yard and my hummingbird feeders.
The lilies are open and perfuming the air, actually the whole yard…
Gradually, the late Spring is turning into early Summer.
Ah… the joy of warm/hot days and warm nights.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Great shots of those gorgeous flowers. I wouldn’t mind a little warm myself as it’s finally 55 here at 9:30 am. Next week we have a 97 degree day with 90’s all around it. No such thing as balance. Flowers are confused right now. I see you stake your lilies. I was wondering about that as mine seem to need it. This photo helps.
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I do stake them the winds we have are too rough on the poor things.
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I always go looking for something lovely and life-affirming after I read one of your posts. It is a good reminder to …stop and smell the roses…, pet the cat( who is becoming persistent) and enjoy something for a minute. Life is also to be enjoyed. Oops, have to quit. The purr just went into super high. Hope Terry’s for is better!
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Terry is doing better, Thank you. Still not where I can stop irrigating full-time, but he is out there helping more and more. Nothing nicer than petting a purring cat!
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Amen!
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What a beautiful tribute to the changing of seasons!
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Thank you, George!
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I so enjoy your yard through your photos! Just gorgeous ~ Did you run across the hummer nest to see the babies? One day I hope to. I think we only have 2 pairs this year. Thanks for sharing!
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The babies have fledged and I didn’t get to see them fly. Darn it. Maybe next hatch.
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I finally cut off the lower half of my beard today. boo hoo. It really is a bit more comfortable in the warming weather. Less shade, but better air circulation.
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It probably really changes you!
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No; just my appearance. Since I commented, a boy in the supermarket came running up behind me, and when he saw my face, he told me I was ugly. His mother was embarrassed. I think it is nice that her son is comfortable saying so. I do not think that he would say it to the wrong person. Anyway, it is what happens as spring becomes summer. Kids will not be sitting on my lap and telling me what they want for Christmas.
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I think the child was rude. I was raised to keep my opinions to myself. That being said—-you handled it admirably.
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It is easier to handle being told that I am ugly than being told what the little brats want for Christmas. I do not think that he meant to be rude. I think he just has a limited vocabulary. I just did not look like he expected me to look. Although I am terrified of children, they really like me. I can not escape them.
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Just like cats with some people. š
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Yes, cats, as well as horses, really like me. I think that horses like me because they know I dislike them, and they want to force me to like them. Cats just like me because they do not care.
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Oh, your lilies… I wish we had a climate that favoured bulbs. We’re having a lovely winter: it’s 79Ā°F at 3.30pm, the sun is bright but not scorching, there’s a lovely fresh breeze blowing, and for a miracle, the grass doesn’t need cutting!
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That is what I must do this afternoon. Always a big job…takes me an hour on a riding lawnmower… I think I need to cut back on my lawn. š
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Yes! Replace it with flowers!
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You have Red Hot Poker! It is a way cool plant! Your flowers sure are pretty!
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I do. Would you like a start?
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Red hot pokers!!!!
Love ’em..
And your lovely words XXXXXXXX.
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You are always so special!
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Beautiful flowers Linda š … how is Terry?
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Everyday doing ever so much better. Still not well all the way…but we are gaining. Thank you, Julie!
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