From the Heart of the Fire, A Heart — Wednesday, February 3, 2021

We have been clearing the pasture of old and dead tree stumps and branches.

Where we saw a sundog in the early, early morning sky

Shared the farm with the masses and masses of Sandhill Cranes (YAY)

Quail, a large Jack Rabbit (of whom I didn’t get a photo), and mice.

But, one of the neat things the fire gave us

Was a Heart Rock.  So hot I had to lift it carefully, with the rake, and place it in a snowbank to cool down.

A heart from the fire!

How neat is that?!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm

Linda

Those Wonderful Marvelous Girls — Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Even in the middle of winter

There is always so much to do.

Just ask T’Ata and Glory B…

Scattering Sandhill Cranes is just ONE of those fun things to do. 🙂

Your friend on western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Sky, Appearing Different throughout the Day — Monday, February, 1, 2021

There, just over-head…

Those marvelous pieces of vapor

Breaking up the melancholy feel

Of a bleak winter’s day.

Clouds…just a joyous as a sky full of birds!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Mystery of Golden Light — Sunday, January 31, 2021

Sometimes…not always, but sometimes

The setting sun lights up the bare branches of the sleeping trees

Highlighting the gnarled and twisted leaves still stuck to the branches

Exposing the beauty of sleeping winter land.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Earth, Sky, Snow, Sleet— Thursday, January 28, 2021

As the snow fell heavily on the farm

The Sandhill Cranes bunched together –trying to warm their soddened feathers.

I felt a tad sorry for them.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

The Heartbeat of Winter — Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Winter can be sooooooooooooo long.

The dreary days have me dreaming of last summer

But—last summer is not the future

So I try to spend the long days

Capturing charming photos

Of winter’s birds.

They do lighten the days as they wing across the skies

Or glide carefully onto one of the large piles of firewood.

Shhh—carefully watching as

As lift-off occurs.

Birds, enchanting and spell-binding.

Perfect for getting through the long days of winter.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Some Would Call It a Bleak Day — Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Although, I am not a fan of winter

During the night Saturday

Off and on Sunday

Even on Monday

A wonderful snow storm washed over our part of the world

Shrouding everything in a ghostly white

Tumbling and swirling throughout the air…bringing moisture to our rather parched land.

A Marvelous, Delightful, Sparkling Gift!

From my heart to your world,

Linda

If You Wear Socks with Flip-Flops — Monday, January 25, 2021

Your toes look like this

If you have a lovely daughter who wants to free your toes….your feet now look like THIS!  🙂

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Showering the Elder with a Gift from the Earth —- Sunday, January 24, 2021

Our oldest granddaughter and her boyfriend came for a day of hunting coyotes

I think they had lots of fun together, they looked for tracks, rode the four-wheeler all over, had a BIG breakfast, then rode horses.  After which off we went for fast food and then bowling.

In between all that, Linkin found a heart rock…and brought it in to give to me.

A gift from Earth to Linkin, who gifted it to me.

🙂 🙂 🙂

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

As Winter Wears On — Thursday, January 21, 2021

The sunrise starts a small bit earlier

And earlier.

The day lengthening and brightening

Saying, Wake-Up it’s a Beautiful Day!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda