Yes, it’s snowing again
Spring is a tough season at this elevation. Yay for the snow because it means we’ll have water this summer but oy vey, it’s beginning to wear. Narnia is greyscale and I miss colors.
I opened my curtains to a serious snowstorm, a new crop of icicles and a house finch enjoying the shelter afforded by this bird feeder.
***I do not recommend this feeder. The camera will not pair and there is zero support/communication from the company***
My Easter cactus, however, is going to town! After a sad showing of three or four flowers a couple of months ago it has done this. See the smaller cactus closer to the window? That’s the Christmas cactus and she’s a cutting from a plant that dates back to circa 1888. I have had her for a few years and this is the first time she’s bloomed! One pink flower open and 3 on the way.
Winter Narnia is quiet
Springtime Narnia is full of birdsong and I saw my first robin. The blackbirds are noisy and with the help of Cornell’s bird ID app I am learning to identify who is in the neighborhood with the “sound ID” option.
I have American and Lesser Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Blackbirds and House Finches. Unlike the bird feeder, I highly recommend this; I use the free version. It was also helpful when I went overseas last summer.
Ten days ago I calculated that my snow-blowing days were done for the season. This time of year what falls often melts off the roads and driveway fairly quickly and I can just drive over it. Plus, the berms are so tall I really don’t have anywhere to put it so it was good timing.
But, I must press my Ryobi into service once again. It’s my daughter Rebecca’s birthday and I need to pick up her cake. She gets so excited about her birthday and this year her gift is a photo shoot in the sparkly dress she is wearing to the spring formal.
If I have learned anything the last ten years it’s that experiences, not stuff to dust, make the best gifts.
But first, I have to get out of the garage.
