Day 92

New life


It's about 2:30 in the afternoon and I'm sitting here reflecting on how alive I feel. Sounds corny I know, but today has seen the return of grackles, red winged blackbirds and robins. I also managed to snap a picture of 2 tundra swans flying over my yard while I contemplated life over coffee this morning. Does it get better than this? Apparently it does!

After returning from my run this afternoon I noticed that these guys were poking through. I planted these crocus' my first year in the house...I always forget that they're there until they poke through in spring.

Spring has hit the 'peg...in spades.

Day 91

The first _real_ sign of spring


I think I look forward to the arrival of the Juncos more than any other sign of spring...well maybe the arrival of the Robins top it. I know that spring is officially here when they show up and this morning they did.

My day was off to an early start and when I headed into the kitchen for coffee I realized that I was hearing the undeniable chirp of the juncos. There are 2 here today...hopping around like tiny bunnies.

I also watched a Merlin come looking for breakfast...I heard it before I saw it. The melodic sounds of spring are filling my house and I can't help but be filled with anticipation.

When will they all show? Who will be first? The yellow rumped warbler or the fox sparrow? All I really know is whoever shows up next will be a most welcome sight!

Day 90

Company


I think the thing that I'm gonna miss the most about booboo is her ever presence at the dinner table. She has a chair that she sits in while we eat...sounds gross to some I know but half the time you don't even know she's there...you just look over and see these eyes staring at you from just above the table cloth.

She never begs for food...no meowing, no jumping up on the table...just a simple "I have just as much right to be here" attitude.

The plate thing is not the norm for her...she's too prissy for that, but when she seemed to ask for it I couldn't turn her down...after all it's like russian roulette around here when it comes time for her to find something she'll eat.

It's getting harder...some days she's great...other days...not so much.

It really is true...some people have pets. Others have furry members of the family.

Day 89

Sunset

Last night I headed to the kitchen to refill my glass...It had been snowing/raining all day. Gloomy and somewhat depressing, so imagine my surprise when I walked into a purple kitchen!

I looked outside and realized I was missing one of the most gorgeous and vibrant sunsets we've had around here for months! So I grabbed a chair and tried to get as many pics as I could before the amazing colour disappeared.

I think what I love about city sunsets are the various obstructions. Hydro towers, power lines and telephone poles...all makes the most interesting silhouettes...to me. :)

Day 88

Saturday morning

Day 87

The place


The place where Ms. Boo spends most of her time

Day 86