It's only the beginning of July and we are really sweltering. The air conditioners are going full blast!
The dogs are shortening their outdoor playtime. They are coming in every 15 minutes to lap up water.
Today is the end of the July 4th, Independence Day weekend. This always means that summer is really here. The next holiday to look forward to is Labor Day and the beginning of the school year.
We have had lots of rain and humidity. The mosquitoes are back in full force. My beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird is busy drinking her 4 ounces of sugar water daily. Who knows how many flowers and other feeders she travels to in one day?
This morning our power went out for an hour. (Thankfully, it didn't occur later in the day) You could feel the heat going up to over 70 inside the house. I thought we would not be able to enjoy a cooked breakfast of pancakes and slice of ham but everything turned out to be as we had planned after the power came on.
Well, its almost time for a light snack. Perhaps a tuna sandwhich. Play with the dogs and watch some Sunday Night TV.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Welcoming Me Back!
Gee, its been a few months since I have posted anything.
Well, I made it through the spring rain which has over-done its early welcome in April and continued off and on through the month of June. I think we have seen the end of it. Really....Summer is the end of this week!!
The dogs are enjoying the outdoors. Now they can take their wrestling outside. It's great to be able to groom their coats outside. The birds have been using the disgarded dog hair for their nests.
The heat will be on its way at the end of the week. We literally had to turn on the furnace to warm up the dampness. I am not looking forward to "Jungle Maddness". That's what I always called the sticky humidity). Thank god, for air conditioning. You really need the air conditioning at least for four months in the summer.
All the TV shows have run their yearly episodes and we will have to adjust to what is on for the summer months.
We are changing our menu too. Lighter foods. Lots of salads and "corn on the cob".
Yipee!! My ruby-throated hummingbird is back.(She arrived the first week in June) She is a big tubular gal with wings. Much larger than the male. I have so much respect for these little birds. They are truly amazing. I really miss her leaving in September and get sentimental to see her go for the season.
I planted some "busy lizzies" (Impatients) in the window boxes and on the ground. They are great thrivers and live the cooler shade of the front garden. Such lovely pastel colors.
Looking forward to the July Holiday next month.
See you here then.
Well, I made it through the spring rain which has over-done its early welcome in April and continued off and on through the month of June. I think we have seen the end of it. Really....Summer is the end of this week!!
The dogs are enjoying the outdoors. Now they can take their wrestling outside. It's great to be able to groom their coats outside. The birds have been using the disgarded dog hair for their nests.
The heat will be on its way at the end of the week. We literally had to turn on the furnace to warm up the dampness. I am not looking forward to "Jungle Maddness". That's what I always called the sticky humidity). Thank god, for air conditioning. You really need the air conditioning at least for four months in the summer.
All the TV shows have run their yearly episodes and we will have to adjust to what is on for the summer months.
We are changing our menu too. Lighter foods. Lots of salads and "corn on the cob".
Yipee!! My ruby-throated hummingbird is back.(She arrived the first week in June) She is a big tubular gal with wings. Much larger than the male. I have so much respect for these little birds. They are truly amazing. I really miss her leaving in September and get sentimental to see her go for the season.
I planted some "busy lizzies" (Impatients) in the window boxes and on the ground. They are great thrivers and live the cooler shade of the front garden. Such lovely pastel colors.
Looking forward to the July Holiday next month.
See you here then.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Spring Rain
It has been raining the past few days. The yard is saturated with mud and rain. There is a dampness in the air that you can feel in your body. This is the time of year when you will be hovering between dampness and spring-like days. I only fed the birds out front today because I did not have to walk in the mud. Out back is a different story. I'll check the ground tomorrow and if it doesn't rain I will fill the feeder out back.
The dogs do not like the heavy rain and do not ask to go out as often as they would when the days are nicer.
It's doggie paw print time on the floors. I have to block off the kitchen and keep the dogs in the den until their paws dry off.
Spring Cleaning: Today was a dark day to try to clean, but I shampooed a couch in the living room with the lamps on and the curtains open for light to see what I was doing.
Before you know it planting time will be here. Some of the annual plants have sprung up already outside. A welcome sight to encourage the feeling that there will be brighter, sunnier days ahead.
The dogs do not like the heavy rain and do not ask to go out as often as they would when the days are nicer.
It's doggie paw print time on the floors. I have to block off the kitchen and keep the dogs in the den until their paws dry off.
Spring Cleaning: Today was a dark day to try to clean, but I shampooed a couch in the living room with the lamps on and the curtains open for light to see what I was doing.
Before you know it planting time will be here. Some of the annual plants have sprung up already outside. A welcome sight to encourage the feeling that there will be brighter, sunnier days ahead.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
It's Still Snowing
Can you believe, it's still snowing!! Yes. Nothing to complain about because the snow doesn't stay on the ground at this time of the year.
The red-winged blackbirds have returned with their flocks of starlings and grackles. They are raiding the feeder and swarming around like vulutres. They just flew in this week. There is more vocal activity outside now with the birds trying to settle in from their long trip. Soon they will be ready to attract the females and begin nest building, but that will not be for a month.
Easter will be here next Sunday. A sure sign that spring is here.
The dogs are shedding some of their winter coat, getting ready for a light one. So it means daily brushing to keep up with the shedding.
All the TV shows are back along with some newer ones. So something to look forward to in the evening.
It is much brighter outside. Its time to get busy on cleaning the house. There is so much to be done.
The red-winged blackbirds have returned with their flocks of starlings and grackles. They are raiding the feeder and swarming around like vulutres. They just flew in this week. There is more vocal activity outside now with the birds trying to settle in from their long trip. Soon they will be ready to attract the females and begin nest building, but that will not be for a month.
Easter will be here next Sunday. A sure sign that spring is here.
The dogs are shedding some of their winter coat, getting ready for a light one. So it means daily brushing to keep up with the shedding.
All the TV shows are back along with some newer ones. So something to look forward to in the evening.
It is much brighter outside. Its time to get busy on cleaning the house. There is so much to be done.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Daylight Savings Time
In a few days we will be observing a change in time. Daylight Savings Time will be telling us that spring is on its way. Instead of getting up at 7:00 a.m., it will be 6:00 a.m. Oh, no, I go to bed at 12 midnight! Let's see how the dogs react to the new time. I know the cat will go 'bonkers', she always does when theres a time change.
I think the animals know because the change will be a longer day. There will be more daylight.
There will also be more noise outside. The birds will be start to arrive and present their daily 'dawn chorus' of song. Daylight does have quite an effect on nature.
The weather is somewhat snowy and damp. Soon we will be having our spring rain to wash away all the dirt and feed the annual flowers to bloom.
I think the animals know because the change will be a longer day. There will be more daylight.
There will also be more noise outside. The birds will be start to arrive and present their daily 'dawn chorus' of song. Daylight does have quite an effect on nature.
The weather is somewhat snowy and damp. Soon we will be having our spring rain to wash away all the dirt and feed the annual flowers to bloom.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Still Snowing...
Valentine's Day and President's Day has come and gone but it is still snowing!!
I know a change will be coming for the woodpecker's are in the woods working on the trees, gathering sap. This always happens towards the end of February.
The group of bully birds had flown in earlier in the month to raid the feeder. The group consists of: Starlings (showing their spotted coat), grackles, brown headed cowbirds and black birds. The squirrels are the first at the feeder and drop food down to the ground so the smaller birds can eat
their share. The chickadee flys back and forth to gather just one seed at a time.
My dogs carry their bones and kongs outside to chew on and then leave them there to become frozen. A few days of warmer weather always loosens them from the icy snow.
I received a rose bush plant for Valentine's Day. I hope it survives the season without a lot of sunlight. I sat the plant on the dining room table to get an eastern exposure of light for at least ten hours a day. Some buds are beginning to open up.
The evenings are great for watching tv. I will curl up with my blanket and hot chocolate and settle in for the night.
I know a change will be coming for the woodpecker's are in the woods working on the trees, gathering sap. This always happens towards the end of February.
The group of bully birds had flown in earlier in the month to raid the feeder. The group consists of: Starlings (showing their spotted coat), grackles, brown headed cowbirds and black birds. The squirrels are the first at the feeder and drop food down to the ground so the smaller birds can eat
their share. The chickadee flys back and forth to gather just one seed at a time.
My dogs carry their bones and kongs outside to chew on and then leave them there to become frozen. A few days of warmer weather always loosens them from the icy snow.
I received a rose bush plant for Valentine's Day. I hope it survives the season without a lot of sunlight. I sat the plant on the dining room table to get an eastern exposure of light for at least ten hours a day. Some buds are beginning to open up.
The evenings are great for watching tv. I will curl up with my blanket and hot chocolate and settle in for the night.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
February Observances
February is a busy month with a number of holidays to observe and look forward to:
Ground Hogs Day
Super Bowl Sunday
Madi Gras
Ash Wednesday
Valentine's Day
President's Day
No doubt the month of February will pass quickly and easily into the following month ahead causing me not to mind the winter weather.
The dogs still enjoy the snow and the birds are glad to be served their daily supply of seeds.
I'm sure the hawks and falcons will be observing the traffic at the feeder. Life is hard for wildlife during the winter season.
Somehow looking at nature and observing its daily struggle creates a bond between nature and myself.
Nature rocks!!
Ground Hogs Day
Super Bowl Sunday
Madi Gras
Ash Wednesday
Valentine's Day
President's Day
No doubt the month of February will pass quickly and easily into the following month ahead causing me not to mind the winter weather.
The dogs still enjoy the snow and the birds are glad to be served their daily supply of seeds.
I'm sure the hawks and falcons will be observing the traffic at the feeder. Life is hard for wildlife during the winter season.
Somehow looking at nature and observing its daily struggle creates a bond between nature and myself.
Nature rocks!!
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