Large birds in large tree across the street, eyeing my bird feeder!
zoomed in on them (very orwellian)
They arrived, hungry and obnoxious, I had to refill it after they skipped without leaving a tip!
Black squirrel, as close to the window as ever, the only squirrel to pull the cob up and dine sitting up (opposed to haning upside down)
Some snow falling:
Some larger black birds:
who pushes his way to the suet, of course the woodpecker eats non-stop; must have an Energizer battery in neck muscles!
Hows the wife – said the guy dancing with the dog to a friend, who replied: “they gave her early release, still gotta wear the electronic chain of course. Banned her for life from operating a concrete mixer or a cattle prod, "bummer, but probably for the best" conlcluded dog dancer.
volume up?
CLICK the play button, twice maybe
AKRON is evolving; the mayor want to sell the sewers, privatize them. And use the money to send AKRON HIGH SCHOOL students to the UNIVERSITY OF AKRON. The people than run utilities nationwide say its a horrible idea, rates will rise; one economist said it could help restore home prices. the AKRON PLAN . . .
after spying on the home for sale I saw a new bird, -16 and the birds are dining. this one is similar to the downy woodpecker, but with a lot more RED on its HEAD; and is twice the size of the regular visitor; like Ringling Brothers did the plumage, click the pic twice, 'should' double the pic size:
the regular downy woodpecker:
NO stew today, after the birds I opted for CHICKEN in the fine new wall oven.
keep warm!
Pray that the road is long.
That the summer mornings are many
Ithaca
When you set out on your journey to Ithaca,
pray that the road is long,
full of adventure, full of knowledge.
The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops,
the angry Poseidon -- do not fear them:
You will never find such as these on your path,
if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine
emotion touches your spirit and your body.
The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops,
the fierce Poseidon you will never encounter,
if you do not carry them within your soul,
if your soul does not set them up before you.
Pray that the road is long.
That the summer mornings are many, when,
with such pleasure, with such joy
you will enter ports seen for the first time;
stop at Phoenician markets,
and purchase fine merchandise,
mother-of-pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
and sensual perfumes of all kinds,
as many sensual perfumes as you can;
visit many Egyptian cities,
to learn and learn from scholars.
Always keep Ithaca in your mind.
To arrive there is your ultimate goal.
But do not hurry the voyage at all.
It is better to let it last for many years;
and to anchor at the island when you are old,
rich with all you have gained on the way,
not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches.
Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage.
Without her you would have never set out on the road.
She has nothing more to give you.
And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you.
Wise as you have become, with so much experience,
you must already have understood what Ithacas mean.
Constantine P. Cavafy (1911)
+ how is your greek?+
the old swag pattern was a bit heavy and dated, Paul looked at it with replacement in his eyes:
So I called and said the timer is broken, and the broiler will not work. The kid who came to fix it was half its age and in shock upon seeing it. He called the insurance company . . . and 2 weeks later!:!:
(a 50 buck deductible and I got this, it would have cost me 1100 for the oven and 200 to install!)
NOTE THE WINDOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must get stainless steel wipes.......
Paul felt the chandalier needed a bit of sprucing up; the lights could be bright (on a dimmer); but this is so elegant! Scallop style . . .
the aerogarden is growing into a hydroponic jungle, the basil tastes great, the mint, a leaf in the morning is a pagan's pleasure . . .
Don't you want to come for a visit?
wintery mix always in the forecast...... stew in the slow cooker . . . and books everywhere . . .
