Back in the time— not so long ago
There was GREEN!
And warmer days
Even now the world is full of news
But before when there was green, there were lots of leaves to run around in that aren’t all matted down.
Yep, Mom and I love Spring, Summer, and Fall colors!
Winter’s colors are a tad drab.
Boo Berry
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
These birds are HUGE—They stand 5 feet tall and are one of the oldest bird species in the world.
And very shy—I have to be more than careful to get a photo of them. If they see me (or the dog) even flicker in their eyesight they all lift up as one and fly away!
I just love having them here. I used to call them as they passed us by in years past: “You are WELCOME here! Just land! Please! Please come!”
Thankfully they are here now!
YAY!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The Sandhill Cranes have gifted us with their delightful presence!
I feel so prosperous having these huge (they are five feet tall) birds living all around us in the fields.
YAY!!!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
While doing my ironing I saw a bit of the sky’s wildness land in the yard in front of me.
Beautiful! Just Beautiful!
BUT———————————-
The girls were out and about having a good time in the yard. I shooed them into the hen house until I was sure that beautiful creature had left for another spot on the farm. 🙂
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
I have a very messy yard…winter is always the worst.
It’s because I love feeding the birds.
knowing that the bugs have a warm place to hang out over the winter; and can emerge come Spring—is a very good thing to me. 🙂
I never cut back the flower stalks…there is so much food there for the birds. PLUS! The Lacewings, LadyBugs, Parasitic Wasps; and Native Bees winter in the stems of the now-dead flowering plants.
I even have a brush pile for birds to hide from predators and ground-living squirrels and rabbits to shelter in.
I know.
My yard is a mess—but it works for me and all those lovely creatures who share their lives in my yard and on the farm.
Winter— Week Five! 60 Days until March 19th!
Thankfully the days are growing longer!
Sunshine always makes me smile!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Some things scare me!
But not like things used to scare me.
I can do lots and lots of things now
Without being terrified clear to my soul
I can help Mom
And I can go do things by myself,
Without, Mom, Dad or TLC
(T’Ata and Glory are in the back with LAVEREN the wonderful Mule )
But I can’t seem to conquer my fear of BIG TALL ANIMALS!!!
I always, always, always run home and try to get in, even if Mom is still out there doing something!
Boo Berry Betty
Sometimes I am in awe
Of the beauty of our earth, so beautiful; sturdy yet heartbreakingly easily damaged.
I stand in awe of this magnificent world we live upon!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
What I love about each season is
the light! And the color of that season.
LOOK! As the sun came up —- a Sundog appeared! It is right in the sky by the basketball hoop!
Colder weather heading our way.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Boy, is it ever cold here! 4*f (-15.55c). With real feel -1*f (-18.33c) I know that doesn’t even compare to those who live up north, but for us—it’s cold!
Oh, well, (I tell myself) it is January after all. 🙂
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
I’ve been thinking about being 75—WHICH I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO BE!!!
And this is what I’ve come up with:
Being 75 is really rather neat. I’m still alive. I am still very mobile. I can still work and keep working hard and take a nap every afternoon to recharge! 🙂
But more than anything, I no longer care about all those things I used to care about when I was younger.
In the best possible of ways!
Getting older is a great and wonderful joy! You finally are at peace with yourself, your body, and (even) how to approach the world.
So, if I have one bit of advice from my very advanced age: EMBRACE your age, each and every step of the way!!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 