Saturday, January 25, 2014

Through a Window

Last spring and early summer, I was able to lie outside for an hour or two for the first time in nearly three years.  It felt glorious.  I hope soon to get another taste of that little bit of freedom. However, for now, my health does not permit it.  And so, for the time being, I remain indoors, looking out through bedroom windows.   Here's just a tiny glimpse of my small world taken over the last several months.


Deer


Deer Eating Cactus Blooms


Bobcat!


Cactus Wren



 Lesser Goldfinch


Another Lesser Goldfinch



Finch Takes a Nap at the Feeder


Female Finch Keeps Watch


Pyrrhuloxia (Type of Cardinal)


Antelope Squirrel
Harris's Hawk


Sharp Shinned Hawk (standing on one foot)


Man on the Mountain
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Meanwhile, indoors, spring blooms in winter.  It reminds me to stay hopeful.


Hydrangea (before and after)


Amaryllis Before


Amaryllis After

"Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all."  ~Emily Dickinson