Baby, it’s cold outside
A flash of silver
Feather fluffed for warmth
On a freezing day in the afternoon.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
On a Freezing Afternoon — Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Canada Geese in Landing —-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
When I went out to the hens, I saw a flock of geese landing by the Grain Bins
SHHHHHHHHHHH. Careful— does it. They are extremely afraid of people. There might be guns you know.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Malevolent Weather, It IS Still Winter After All —- Monday, February 15, 2021
The tiny bits of rain hardened over-night Saturday
A gale blew in early Sunday morning with persistent bits of snow within it
The sky gray; the temperatures dropping to ‘feels like minus degrees.
Pelting, vicious…just plain nasty.
The gusting winds blew on and on…
Winter….it’s still here. (See the fox in the photo…what brave creature to be out in this mess)
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
A New Addition—-Sunday, February 14, 2021
This is Tonto.
Tonto is beautiful….terrifyingly so
If you are anywhere around him you MUST keep out a sharp eye (just like he is keeping on you) for like all roosters…he wants to come at you from behind.
I prefer Tonto running away, diminishing in size as he gets further away from me.
Tonto lives with our daughter and the whole flock of hens. Since the demise of Grace (the fox got her)
Shannon wanted another farmyard protector.
Therefore, she nows as TONTO!
HI HO SILVER! AWAY!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
A Delicious Soothing Peace of Morning Sunlight —- Thursday, February 11, 2021
On the way to do the early morning chores,
The soothing, serene, and eternal
Waking of the sun lifts hearts, minds, and souls; leaving me feeling light-headed and possibly able to float in the glided gossamer air.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Sunlight, That Glorious Chariot of Jubilation — Wednesday, February 10, 2013
Cranes lifting up, flying high into that glorious sunlight of a winter sky
While snow clouds hover over Grand Mesa, lighthearted sunbeams light up our fence line
Then clouds, thick and heavy settle down, suddenly pushing through a ragged-edged cloud a burst of merry sunshine — with Mindy Cat on top of the woodpile
The evening sun bounced and stuttered between the buildings…seeping, carefully and sparkling onto the woodpile and the fence beyond.
Everything suspended in a Moment of Magic.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Back on a Snowy Day, Last Week —- Tuesday, February 9, 2021
During the night, one-day last week, the snow arrived
Not lots and lots of snow,
But enough snow, the ground was frozen
And pleasant to take a wild run about.
Fun!
Perfect!
The gifts of clean air, fresh snow, who could ask for more?
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The Chill of Winter Drawing Slowly, Ever so Slowly Toward Spring —- Monday, February 8, 2021
(The Bridge into our farmyard)
It’s there, a wee tiny hint of Spring
The sunlight breaking through the trees, the ground starting to dry more and more
Coyote hunters walking on soil instead of mud
Then a wee slide back to small and light snow
Where the earth is blessed with moisture
Then warmth, creating mud again
Still cold enough I wear socks with my flip-flops
Winter on the bridge to our farm
After a chilly, but drying wind, on a day of sunshine
From this
To this
To this.
Spring is coming.
Yes, it is.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Enchantment — Sunday, February 7, 2021
LOOK!
There in the crowded little bird cafe…enjoying a tiny little feast
Twisting this way and that on the treat feeder….a darling little woodpecker!
I think it is a Downy Woodpecker.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Gifts from the Sky — Thursday, February 4, 2021
There is often more gifts in nature than we realize
Shooting stars are a gift…a flash of light, with a shower of sparks
So is the dim winter sun lighting up the beauty of a little collared-dove
Or to watch the flight of a bird being lit up by bright snowy clouds
Suddenly seeing a hawk flying low over the woodpile
Or to hear the call of the Sandhill Cranes as they wing over the farmyard
Or that flash of red on a Red-winged Blackbird
Lending brightness to a grey sort of day
Hearing an enchanting song
Even in the snow, there is a delight
Full of light, wonder, and song
No matter what is going on in your life…there are always moments of awe.
What a gift.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
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