Every year I look forward to the return of the hummingbirds. I think they are magical little creatures. My mom used to marvel at the hummingbirds that came to her garden and feeders. Now I understand why. They are so cool to watch and in a flash – they are gone!
Archive for the ‘weather’ Category
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Mar
7
Mar
Finger Kites
This time of year we always have windy days. My dad used to say that the rain comes in the spring to help get the plants and trees growing for the season. But if we have too much rain, it drowns the plants and kills the trees. So that is why we have wind – to help keep the ground dry enough to promote the growth of the grass, flowers, garden vegetables and the trees.
For me, I’m just glad that I found some cute finger kites on sale at K-Mart for one dollar. I keep 5 of them in the glove compartment of my car, and when I have the chance to stop and spend 20 minutes enjoying the outdoors, I can pull out some kites and have some fun with the wind.
9
Feb
Cooler weather
Well we were spoiled earlier this week with really nice spring weather – it was up in the 70′s on Monday, and that is really unusual for this time of year. But yesterday it was cold and wet with freezing rain and snow. What a difference a couple of days can make! I’m all for the temperature to stay in the 70′s year round, but I can’t afford to live where the weather is that nice. So I’ll just deal with the changing seasons and try to enjoy each season for the unique beauty that it brings us.
4
Feb
Almost ran over a groundhog today
This morning I had to run errands in town, and on my way in a groundhog decided to run out into the road in front of my car. I had to go all the way over into the other lane (thank goodness no traffic was coming!) in order to avoid hitting him. I remember when I saw him my first thought was “why is he up, he saw his shadow two days ago and declared another six weeks of winter!)
I guess that particular groundhog didn’t get the memo to go back to bed!
2
Feb
What is up with the groundhog?
From what I heard, the groundhog saw several shadows and went back to bed. The sun had not even risen yet, and he went back to bed!? If all of the reporters would just leave the poor critter alone then that wouldn’t happen! Probably all of the television crew lights that caused him to see his shadow. Why do they wake that poor guy up before sunrise? If I were him I’d bite his handlers and then pee on them just to get even for waking me up!