My neighbor’s fish pond sans geese. The corn field is in the upper left.
It is March 19, 2009, sunny morning. After I wake and dress, I charge the coffee pot. Then I don coat, cap and gloves. As I go out to feed the cats, I see Pepe on the driveway. Chubby is exploring around the barn, but bounces over to greet me with a loud “Meooow.” I rub her head and she purrs loudly. Then off to the barn for kitty breakfast.
Later as I leave the barn, I’m aware of the frosty air against my face. From across the road I hear the raucous sound of a gaggle of Canada geese that have spent the night along the small stream. Silently two Canada geese glide across the nearest neighbor’s fish pond. If they are looking forward to fish for breakfast, they will be disappointed. The fish died this winter. Lack of sunlight getting into the water caused oxygen producing plants to perish.
About a tenth of a mile away, past the pond, I see a large black spot racing through the corn stubble. What can it be? A dog? It’s big enough to be a coyote. No, dogs don’t move that way. It is, in fact, a large tom turkey running across a mostly open field. He is seeking shelter now that the sun is up. He nears the barn and assumes a more dignified gait now that he is no longer in the open.
A variety of bird calls fill the air. Spring is nearly here.
I enter the house, hang up my coat and go to the kitchen sink to put away the water jar. As I look out the window, two mourning doves fly to and land in the ash trees. The trill of a red-winged black bird wafts on the air.
It’s the final day of winter. It’s good to see it go this way.
I can’t believe spring is here already! Winter went too quick for me. I am sure you are happy to see it go! :0)
When sweatshirt is enough
To keep David cozy warm
Then spring would be here.
Chubby just sounds darlin and what a sweet name….does he live up to that name Chuck?
My cancer has been taken out of my cheek and I will have to take that low dose chemo for the next three weeks. You know Secondary Roads….I’m just so very thankful to our Father that it wasn’t something much worse. So many people have such trials that it seems that this is so small to me.
I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful prayers and friendship over the miles. You have no idea what it meant to me when you sent me that comment.
Hope your and Sylvia’s weekend is filled with much love, joy and laughter. Take time to take a little walk and see the glorious Spring that God is providing for us.
Take good care and…….
Steady On
Reggie Girl
Spring arrived today with a snow storm.
Fortunately it was only a bit,and most is already gone. You aren’t the only one ready for spring.
🙂
Welcome Spring!! I only wish it was a tad warmer to welcome her in. I like your animal sightings today–very cool.
Ah, I loved reading your observations. Such an eloquent way to say goodbye to winter.
I would just pee myself if I saw a wild turkey right near me. How cool is that?
Justine 😮 )