Running errands this past year has taken on a much different rhythm. I really need to get more walking in, and I intend to, but for now it seems I just drive from place to place – and wait. I started out my day early and achy, bothered by the wind and the massive weatherContinue reading “Being Grateful for Birds”
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In a Holding Pattern
I feel like an airplane pilot, denied permission to land after a long flight. Being forced to circle the airport endlessly, not knowing when I might be allowed to complete my flight and come to a rolling stop. I find I suddenly want the flight to be over. I want off this dang plane. IContinue reading “In a Holding Pattern”
Mother Nature Strikes Again
My cheerful little holiday-themed bird feeder took a bit of a hit from Mother Nature last night. There was quite a breeze all day yesterday, but my ornaments seemed to be holding their own through it, dancing and waving merrily. I’ll admit, I really enjoy watching the birds dart in and out, oblivious to theContinue reading “Mother Nature Strikes Again”
Conflicting Feelings
Winter Solstice always brings with it conflicting feelings. It’s the shortest “day” of the year … a bit of a misnomer since we have the same 24 hours as any other day to fumble through, but minimal day-LIGHT to assist us along our way. Here in my little corner of dark, snowy Alaska, the sunContinue reading “Conflicting Feelings”