I am having a hard time getting through winter—it’s been raining here (WHICH IS WONDERFUL)
But–it makes me long for Spring—for the world to start to wake up!
I’m ready,
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
I am trying hard! Really I am!
I just need something different to look at something—not winterish—something —- OH!!!
THEY ARE BACK!!!
THE REDWINGED BLACKBIRDS HAVE RETURNED!!!
YAY!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Purrrfect!
TLC
We always seem to have something to do. Something that seems to require both of us in very intense ways. But…sometimes there is really nothing hard going on…and we have grown weary of the house (and work) so off we go—to walk briskly through a few acres, then come back to feeling fresh and ready to proceed with the rest of the day!
Yes, farmers go for walks (hikes) they just do it on their farm! 🙂
Your friends on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Winter, ah how each day drags
I do rather draw the line at giving up too many of my summer clothes. 🙂
Yes, my feet are hot! Cold feet I really don’t have,
although, snow will make me wear socks 🙂
And, even though, the songbirds are visiting those of you in the south—at least I have the Sandhill Cranes and the Canadian Geese.
Which really helps…yes it does!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
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
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
This year promise me something—as I will promise back to you
Stop often and many times throughout your day to just see,
feel, and hear all those marvelous joys around us
Rejoice at the sight of our winged neighbors
Walk in the sunshine
Give thanks at the end of the day
Be still and feel the Earth and all those marvelous creatures: plants, animals, and soil. Then feel the sky: the sun, the moon, all those marvelous stars, not to forget the clouds, the wind, and storms.
After all, once we connect to those marvelous things, we connect with each other, the heavens, and those who reside there!
Be well, enjoy, and know my heart is with you.
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 