We had a plethora of cardinals yesterday. Sorry for the dirty window, and lawn furniture in the way of your view.
There were over a dozen. I was taking photos quickly, so sorry they are out of focus too. I couldn't believe there were so many of them in one place.
One of my daughters came out for a visit yesterday. I was just thinking about her too. She typically is the only daughter (that's moved out) that comes to visit anymore. I do enjoy her company.
I had so much to do yesterday, that reading time was very limited. I hope I can finish my book, but I do have a crochet order as well.
We have a long week of no sunshine this week. I have had all the lights on, which I know won't shrink my inflated electric bill, but man.
I managed to make a trip to the library, just to get out of the house for a short spell.
Seed catalogs have arrived. I am trying to make a conscious effort to downsize, just in case we have a rotten spring. I can't go in debt with spending and no bounty from it. It's tough to figure out what to continue to grow and what to cut out of the list. I miss my popcorn, but I can buy non-gmo about 3 hours from here, which lasts for us. I know I will order more garlic. I doubt what I planted (so late too) in the grow bags last fall will amount to much of anything.
We have officially run out of wood. We got zero cut last night. Hubby took had overtime.

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We don't normally have cardinals way up here, but several years ago had a pair that stayed year 'round and raised their babies here in the spring. They graced us with their company for two years . . . and then disappeared. Such beautiful birds!
How fun to be planning the garden allready. Glad you got to enjoy your daughter's visit
We use to have so many cardinals, but the last 2 winters we've hardly seen a one. I wonder why. I think the farmer spraying behind us hinders much besides the weeds he's fighting in his growing fields, and that's sad.
So far lately, I've been unable to eat much. Everything runs right through me. Having a colonscopy on 2/17. Really looking forward to that. (NOT) But with older brother having colon and liver cancer, it's a must.
Last night I tripped and hit my right ribs on the bedstead. I didn't cuss, but am in much pain today. I have to remember to keep my slippers by the door and not by the side of the bed. That's what the problem is. I get out of bed and trip over the daggone slippers.
Praying everyone has a great weekend, and a safe one too. My love and prayers is with you all.
God bless.
RB
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