We woke to a beautiful snowy views on this Valentine's Day. We are in severe drought conditions and this is such a big deal. The ski resorts are cheering as well.
And inside, the flower is blooming.....should be 7 huge blossoms. How do they do that??
Lately, I've noticed 2 large robins in the aspen tree outside our bedroom window. Never having spent a winter here, I wasn't aware they wintered over. I did a quick check and found that yes, in some areas, they do spend the winter. They were the only ones we saw. And then last week, one of them crashed into a window and landed feet up on the patio...very dead. I was sad. But then I was sadder as it's mate came to stand vigil for several hours. It didn't walk around , just stood there. We finally moved the bird to a better resting place and I haven't seen it's partner since. I did read that they are not monogamists so that made me feel a bit better. And Hank the Heron is still hanging around. His wing span is quite amazing.
We are fully vaccinated. Those are wonderful words and we are so thankful and excited to get on with our lives. We did have some uncomfortable reactions but Tylenol took care of them. Next week we will head south to share the desert with the cactus and the sun.
Hibiscus looks wonderful! I always enjoyed seeing them in the yards when we would winter in Florida. I did bring home some bulbs many, years ago and once the flower was over (per instructions from gardner) I put in a brown bag and placed in our basement area. Each year I would replant and get new flowers! I loved that plant!!! Be safe heading south!!! We get our 2nd shot on the 23rd! woohoo
ReplyDeleteYeah!! So glad you are fully vaccinated! I'm routing for everyone to get to the shot so we all can get on with our lives. We got our first and our second is coming up in a few weeks. Such a sad tale of the bird. Something similar happened to me once and it is very poignant to see the mourning animal hanging around. Have good trip south.
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