The decision has been made – it is time for us to move on to the next stage of life. The house will be sold and we shall look for a smaller, rental apartment. It hasn’t been easy coming to this conclusion, and it won’t be easy making the transition, but excitement is part of […]
Celebrated 68 years (on this earth) this past weekend with visits from friends and family. Pictured is my husband with our youngest granddaughter. Young and old enjoyed delicious food, laughter, and those precious one-on-one interactions.
I lied. The initial seed of disappointment has fermented,and in the absence of confrontation, grown roots written sorrowful chaptersconclusion: unworthiness Why couldn’t I just have said:I don’t understandthis makes me unhappy? Where did I learn that prevarication protectsthat I alone am responsible for emotionsthat I do not matter? Decades laterI still cannot uproot the weed.The lie […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful photos, VJ. We get several varieties of birds at our feeder, and my favorites are the brilliant red cardinals.
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We have two families of cardinals this year. They never fail to take my breath away.
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That crowned sparrow is stunning, VJ!
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I think so too. thanks
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For me, my favorite bird is the chickadee because it reminds me of my mother.
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Sweet. They are so cute and fun to watch
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Love your photos, VJ! I’m terrible, terrible at identifying birds. We have a few hummingbirds – they’re easy to identify but we’re also seeing a flurry of finches – I think – with sweet orange creamsicle-like underbellies. Gorgeous! Thanks for these beautiful visuals this morning! 💕
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Thanks Vicki. They bring me such joy.
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Much love to you, my friend! ❤️
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We get some brilliantly colored goldfinches that are always fun to watch, but the cats sit inside and love to be teased by the chickadees that know darned well that the cats are behind the screen and can’t do a darned thing.
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Goldfinches are breathtaking. I believe the chickadees are that smart.
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Lovely birds and great photos
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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Lovely!
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