A kidney stone, coupled with an infection has set me back five days – two trying to soldier through the pain, and three pursuing medical answers. Anyway, I’m on the mend, tired already of this foray into self-pity. Tomorrow, I keep telling myself, is a new day. (Image my own)
Wildlife flirtsblossoms singair vibratessun and rain Birds and beesbuzz in harmonybut a single notethrills my senses Canada Geesesquabble and waddlewhile Mallard Momherds young into reeds A splash signalspresence of beaver,but my ear is fixatedeyes scanning green For a glimpseof brilliant orangecapped with black –Baltimore Oriole (Image my own)
One Woman's Quest II 
Great photos, in particular I like the horses.
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I feel so sneaky…thanks
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O good!
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In German there is a saying: “Auch ein Rücken kann entzücken.” I just found this translation on line: “A beautiful rear can also endear.” 😊
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Hahaha – I think you just made my day. Love it.
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LOVE these! The birds feathers are glorious, even in black and white; and the girls–arm around a sister, such companionable love ❤ And the riders–very nice also! 🙂
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Thanks! Sorry, I’d respond more, but barely sitting up today.
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No worries–please just REST ❤
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These are lovely V.J.! I found that I like the pattern of the bird’s feathers in black and white–quite beautiful! ❤
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I love that even the most common of bird has beautiful patterns. Thanks Deborah.
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V.J., you have some marvelous and sweet backs for this week. Thanks for playing along 😀
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Thanks Cee
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lovely pictures!
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Thanks Wendi!
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my pleasure to visit.
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