Keep the Red Out

I recently purchased this hummingbird feeder after the one I had for years started to leak. I learned from the source I got it from that hummingbirds should not be given food dye, that clear nectar is the only way to go. There is usually enough color on the feeders to attract the birds they said. The colors don't even have to be red to entice them to give the feeder a try,  although red is their favorite color.

Life In The Passing Lane

First I was dying to finish

high school and start college.

And then I was dying to finish

college and start working.

And then I was dying to

marry and have children.

And then I was dying for my

children to grow old enough so I

could get back to my career.

And then I was dying to retire.

And now I'm dying... 

and suddenly I realize

that I forgot to

live.

—

author unknown

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My mother has had this stored in one of her photo boxes for many

years. I believe that it resonated with her because our dad dedicated his

life to work. He farmed with his parents and also worked a full-time

factory job so there was little time for other things.

Paper Sailboat

An interesting thing: 

this blogging.

Sometimes it's an

adventure,

a paper sailboat

on a

rain-driven stream,

and

sometimes

there is no

current.

l>

~~~

Three trips in three months.

Southeast. South. Northwest.

A recent trip to Oregon

produced this photo of

me with my new

grandson.

lesson

soft baby breaths can

be very calming