“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
Gorgeous snap, VJ!
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Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome!
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It’s really a handsome bird
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So handsome. Thanks Sadje
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Most welcome my friend
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He’s a beauty, VJ. There are red-bellied woodpeckers that visit our feeder on a daily basis. They are such a joy to see.
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How wonderful!
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It is, VJ. My hubby made a feeder for the local birds and we’re surprised at the number and variety of our feathered friends that visit.
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Aw. They always make my day
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😊
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I love woodpeckers! We see downys frequently, but I haven’t seen a red-bellied in a long time–great photo, thanks for sharing. (K)
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🥰
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Ah, so beautiful! Does it have red on its belly too (given its name)? Or maybe he keeps that private. 🙂 The red head is so stunning!
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His belly is more subtle, which is why it took me a long time to identify him. (Who knows who names these birds, lol). I love his redhead though
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I’m laughing too! Funny!
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I can just go Wow! 😍
Thanks, VJ.
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Oh, I’m glad he brought you the same delight.
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He did, through you. 😍
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😊
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He is a beauty! I love that spark of red in the snow.
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Yes. So stunning. He has a distinct squeak too, which always lets me know he’s around.
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What a handsome fellow!!
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Isn’t he? He’s considerably larger than the usual woodpeckers that drop by.
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