We have a new visitor in the form of Dillon the Armadillo. We couldn’t get too close as these creatures can jump three to four feet in the air if frightened, so it’s not a great photo taken with hubby’s iPhone.
The nine-banded armadillo is quite small and mostly nocturnal, so it was surprising to see him during the day. Now we know who is responsible for digging holes in the lawn. There’s always something new to see in nature if one is on the lookout.
Debbie’s‘One Word Sunday Challenge’ is ‘Patchwork.
Here is one of my sister’s paintings still in progress. I think it fits the ‘Patchwork’ theme.
This colourful patchwork stool was seen on our travels outside a shop in Heidelberg.
Last but by no means least is a patchwork ‘Memory Bear’ made by a dear friend, out of my darling Mom’s favourite skirt and a purple top which I bought her as a birthday present. She made one for my sister and also one for my daughter.
Happy Sunday to you all.
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This gorgeously flamboyant Flame Tree really brightened our morning walk today. I think all the rain we’ve been having has really done it some good.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
This week, Debbie’s ‘One Word Sunday Challenge’ is Flare. I’m taking a nostalgic journey back to Sunset Beach on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii. We waited patiently for the fiery flare over the ocean and were not disappointed.
Happy Sunday to you all and I hope you’re well and staying safe. We just spoke to my mom-in-law Kathleen in England, who is going to be 107 in August. We were saying that we would love to be able to travel over to see her but unfortunately won’t be able to come over this year. She understands the situation though and said, “Oh well, in life, whatever we’re dished up, we just have to make the best of it, don’t we?” I’m thinking that her ‘laissez faire’ attitude to life may just be the secret to her longevity.
On our morning walk, Muriel Muscovy approached me with that “Do you have any treats for me?” look on her face. Sad to say, all I had in my pocket was a tissue.
I invited her to come join the ducks under my bird feeder, where there are always lots of seeds scattered in the grass.
She might even meet Mr Blue Jay who is also a frequent visitor, The more the merrier.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend, as peaceful as the wildlife in my backyard.
This morning when I went out to feed my three goldfish, this is what I saw. Out of the dark depths, a beautiful flower had risen during the night to greet the day.
Every day, nature has more miracles to show us and often to astound us.
Wishing you all a wonder-filled Wednesday.
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Amun and Isis our resident Egyptian geese, stand looking at the dreamy reflections across the pond.
I wonder if like me, they’re dreaming of ‘Far away places with strange sounding names.’
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Hope your Sunday is going well. It’s pouring with rain here in Florida, so we missed our usual morning walk.
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Fishing along the water’s edge, Mr GBH is seen against the backdrop of the Coral Tree flower reflections. (Photos taken through my bathroom window.)
Such elegance as he holds his head high on that slender neck.
Wishing you all a safe and peaceful weekend.
“Keep your head up. keep your heart strong.” ~ Ben Howard
Ho,Ho, No………!!
Seen on our morning walk around the neighbourhood on ‘Trash Collection Day’. Poor Santa didn’t survive the lock down. What a sad sight.
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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu
Our Cattleya orchid has been resting for so long, hanging high on the post outside the kitchen window. that I’d almost forgotten about her. She has however, obviously been very busy and yesterday surprised us with two exquisite twin flowers, just in time for hubby’s birthday. What a perfect gift.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend full of pleasant surprises.
