I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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The photo of the chipping sparrow is fantastic!
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Lovely photos, VJ. 💛
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Thanks!
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Most welcome!
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So gorgeous! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks.
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❤ !
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Wonderful photos this week V.J. Great variety too! We saw about 20 Killdeer on January 6th at St. Marks. It was quite something, considering there were 5000 shorebirds out there in one bog. We didn’t see a Killdeer all of last year. 🙂
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I love the killdeer – such distinct calls. Thanks.
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Yes me too. They are cool to watch too especially when they are protecting their nest. 🙂
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Lovely photos!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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These are great! I don’t think I’ve ever been told off by a sparrow before.
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Lol. At least they say what they think and don’t fly away.
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😀 Well, there is food involved . . .
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Lol.
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Great photos Vj!
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Thanks!
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