When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Great shot – it is amazing how it can hold on like that. I guess when food is involved, one gets motivated no matter what the species is. 🙂
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Their body strength amazes me too. Thanks.
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You’re welcome. Yes, the strength too – I hadn’t thought of that.
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Stunning shot of the woodpecker!
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Thanks
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Most welcome!
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Great photos.
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Thanks
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Gorgeous woodpecker shot!
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Thanks.
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Definitely delightful! What a SHOT of the male Downy! Woop Woop! 🙂 Guess who’s going to be in the round-up? 🙂
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Love my woodpeckers. Thanks.
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🙂
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‘D’elightful! 🙂 ❤
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Lol. Thanks.
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My pleasure! 🙂 ❤
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I love the close-up of the woodpecker! The morning doves look quite puffed up.
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Nature’s artistry at best. It’s quite cold here – guess that’s how the birds cope.
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Love the markings VJ.
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Thanks Keith.
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