Blue Roses

 We passed a car with this large rose on it. I had never seen anything like it.

A blue rose is proof that beauty doesn’t follow rules.

February 2026

 As usual, I am posting my calendar page on the first of the month.

In other news of the month, did you know that this Monday, Feb. 2nd, is Groundhog Day? Hard to believe. The groundhogs here will have a hard time sticking their heads up through 6 inches of ice. 

“February teaches patience: beauty is already on its way.”

Just Some Screenshots

 Just about every day, a new photo appears on my computer desktop. I never know what it will be. Here are a few of my favorites.

A screenshot is a pause button for wonder,  a souvenir from a fleeting second.

Till Death Do Them Part

 I recently came across this and thought it was hilarious.

It made me think of our crows. They live in the tall pine trees out back. I took some splendid shadow shots of them.

I usually see crows in pairs. They mate for life, until one of them dies. Seeing that they can live between 7 and 20 years, I think that is almost romantic!

Crows, the bird of magic and the unknown
Forever shrouded in mystery, forever flown

 In the night, they call out to me
Their voices eerie, wild and free
Mystery surrounds their every move
Crows, the birds of death, magic and groove

Frozen Walls

 Looking out the window today, I noticed the big tree with the blue and white sky behind it.

Looking out the back window directly across from us is the neighbor's back door.

And look what he had done!

I don't know how or why he did this, as they have no children living at home. This has two side walls and is open inside, like a fort.

Snow‑stacked towers guard the night,

glittering under a silver moon.

Inside, the cold feels gentle,

 like a lullaby carved in blue.

Shadowing

 We did not lose our power and the storm is over! Thanking you all for your prayers! I thought I would post a few photos I took of shadows. The church is the local Catholic church and the hot air balloon is hanging from our front porch.

Shadows remind us that light is near.

The Perch

 
Last summer, a tiny bird used our garden flag as a perch. And the flag actually has the picture of a bird on it. Making the perfect photo op.

I don't mean to brag

But I have a bird on my flag!

P.S. We are facing a huge historic blizzard Saturday night, as over half the country is. So if you don't hear from me in awhile, you will know we have lost power.