Wilderness Wednesday: Mud Between the Toes

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Growing up, I liked to look at my Mom had a Golden Book of Poetry. My favourite poem was this one:

Mud is very nice to feel
All squishy squashy between the toes.
I’d rather wade in wiggly mud
Than smell a yellow rose.

Nobody else but the rosebush knows
How nice mud feels
Between the toes.

– Polly Chase Boyden

While this little guy doesn’t resemble a blond pig-tailed girl with rosy cheeks in a pink sundress, I think he shares her sentiment. Cool, sticky mud between the toes.

Dad noticed him and knocked on the window. I had to creep into my Mom’s garden, barefoot and still wearing my nightshirt, to take pics, so I got to enjoy the mud too! 🙂

It’s supposed to rain today. I wonder if anyone else will play in the mud?

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Backyard Butterfly

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This little fellow quite enjoyed my lilac tree earlier this week. He (or she) is a common angle wing butterfly, possibly an eastern comma or gray comma butterfly. Markings for both make it difficult to identify without seeing it with its wings closed. This butterfly is gray and brown when its wings are closed, but  brightly coloured when opened. This guy has had a close brush with a predator – note the ragged back wings.

Just living is not enough’, said the butterfly, ‘one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.’ Hans Christian Anderson

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Dynamic Duo

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Laurel & Hardy. Lucy & Ethel. Laverne & Shirley. Shaggy & Scooby-Doo.

All comedic classic duos that captured our hears and made a lasting impression.

I have 2 more…teen squirrels. A couple of red-headed, thundering scamps whose adorable cuteness make your heart melt (so that you overlook the poop). As each day passes, these rascals are exploring their world more and more. They can hang upside from the brick and swing from my chair like nobody’s business, and my clothespins have never tasted so good.

We’re not sure 100% if there are 2 or 3 teens, or if Mama has finally lost her baby belly and she’s joining in the fun, but they sure are entertaining!

This is my best side

Double Trouble

Did you say something?

Pretty pose

Sharing Secrets

Keep a low profile

Scheming…

Who me?

Yeah, buddy! I’ve got my eye on you!

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Purple

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He wrapped himself in quotations – as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.” – Rudyard Kipling

The smell of moist earth and lilacs hung in the air like wisps of the past  and hints of the future. – Margaret Miller

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in–what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars. – Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Big Bunnies

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Stop steamin’ up my tail! What are ya tryin’ to do … wrinkle it? – Bug Bunny

Even the smallest one can change the world. -Beatrix Potter

Now run along, and don’t get into mischief. – Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit

Some bunny inspired me to create more felt creatures…

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Like a River

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How are you doing?

We continue to tuck in at home, which the introvert in me is loving. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that most of my time has been spent at my folks with Little Guy. We watch tv, play board games and drink endless pots of tea. Last week we made the 2.5 hour drive home (I had to pee most of the trip – no rest stops!) so I could lead worship for our online church service and deliver groceries. Three of us played and sang to an empty sanctuary, which was strange. What was stranger was watching the service later in my pjs. We are trying to establish some routines. Little Guy works on school stuff on my laptop. Mom and I spend time on Bible study. I get exercise by wrestling with Dad for the t.v. remote and chasing grackles from the bird feeder. On some days, we go for walks and see no one. Which is great because I only have enough hair dye left for one more touch up. It’s not going to be pretty. Did I also mention endless pots of tea?

All the while, the ice is melting, the birds are singing, and the earth is slowly greening…

 

Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of your life. -Unknown

Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Hunker Down

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The word, hunker,  first emerged in the Scots language in the 18th century. It originally referred to squatting down on the balls of one’s feet, keeping low to the ground but still ready to move if necessary. Lyndon  Johnson used it to mean “get down to  work”.

This is a proper hunker. Notice the balanced stance, the hunched shoulders and the absent neck.  All that is missing is chocolate or Doritos – Nacho cheese flavour- and the t.v. remote.

Take my feathered friends’ advice: Keep Calm and Hunker Down. [Notice that I said ‘take my feathered friends’ advice’, and not mine. That’s because if we’re ever in a situation where I am the voice of reason, we are in serious trouble].

Keep your stick on the ice. We’ll get through this together. – Red Green

Happy Monday!

The Origin of Hunker Down: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-stormy-origins-of-hunker-down-1505490652

Wilderness Wednesday: Coming Home

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Happy Wednesday!

Wilderness Wednesday: Mountain Ash

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“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.”
— Diane Arbus

Happy Wednesday!

 

Wilderness Wednesday: Winter

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He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter. – John Burroughs

Happy Wednesday!

This is my post for Cee Neuner’s Fun Foto Challenge: Winter. If you’re a photographer looking for a challenge, Cee also has other challenges like, black & white, flower of the day, on the hunt for joy, as well as listings for other challenges to keep you inspired & inspiring!