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She guards my flowers! |
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I blame the negative media – they'd sooner bemoan, and enjoy other's grief, rather than celebrate the joy of random acts of kindness, in a world of both love and hate.
I had fun in school with my students. Cupcake days, parties, childish rhymes of the day, a grand opportunity for word play!
Our local school sent primary students with valentines for the residents of the long-term care, where I volunteer. These are things we should celebrate.
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February buds wait for Spring |
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Horse chestnut buds set in October! |
Meantime, outdoors, the deer are anxious for Spring. Already impregnated last November, giving birth sometime around May, they are surviving winter by eating everything they can.
Deer nibble the buds, seeking what nourishment they can. Before long, my horse chestnuts will be dripping sap, and I hope my burlap blankets protect them. They were devoured last year by eager deer.
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<=Here they are on the front lawn, nibbling buds and aiming for my rhododendron.
Closer and closer they come!
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Lilac buds |
Sumac buds are coming along. The deer ADORE them!
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Olive sits on 'Oliver's Lot' |
The sleeping deciduous trees look cold and brown.
Winds whip them and branches fall on the white snow.
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Olive, the other reindeer. I changed her red bow for green. Gave her a headdress. |
The pines are a wonderful green, the brown grasses lean over in the damp and cold.
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The crew now sports a hopeful Springtime green! Trees in the background in a boring brown burlap! |
6 comments:
Your yard is all set for St. Paddy.
Love the ducks wardrobe!
Waiting to see how the bear in front of the group home in G'hurst gets decorated.Perhaps it'll be just as sporting as your bear.
That group home bear was my inspiration!
I love the dress-up, the poor thing doesn't always look dignified, though. But it is fun for the kids!
When you say yard decorations you really mean it. Looks great in a snowy world.
It all looks very nice! What or who is St Paddy? It sounds like an Irish man.
Have a great weekend and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Oh my gosh! St. Paddy's Day is coming up already. My son and his girlfriend will be here around then. I need to make sure I find some good corned beef.
Your blog is always a visual delight! Love the animals dressed for the occasion! Have a wonderful day!
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