Not much has changed except you may note a patch of white in the upper centre of the bears' lookout. That is SNOW and it has been a feature of the view for much of this weekend. In this house the only one thrilled about that is the resident canine, Sophie.
Making snow angels is an absolute delight for her! Me? Well, in December it might be fun and worth a giggle but in May - not so much! Snow is not entirely unheard of in May in these parts, but it's always been a passing thing, some flurries and wind, lasting no more than half a day and not accumulating! I don't ever recall a time in the 40+ years that we have lived here that our woodstove has been fired up in May, but there it is, bright with warmth and cheer.
It seems that just when a few pandemic restrictions were being loosened, just when it was beginning to look like we could be a little freer outside, just when cabin fever was beginning to cause some to ignore the precautions, the weather gods sent the Polar Vortex our way keeping us sheltered in place with a force field of cloud, snow, cold, and wind. For the first time in a very long time, there were no hanging baskets of cheerful blooms outside my house for Mother's Day. The garden centres were open but one look at the forecast of overnight below-freezing temperatures until maybe mid-week and I knew that the flowers were best to remain ladies in waiting at the nursery.
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| My daffodils are hanging on... |
Last year at this time the hummingbirds and orioles had made their annual appearance at the feeders. Not so this year - yet, though I have heard reports of them being very near. Perhaps the white covering over the feeders is just too discouraging for them too. It certainly has the goldfinches in a flap!
Spring will show up, if but only for a few days before being blasted away by blazing summer. The hummingbirds will come, the orioles will come, all the birds of summer will show up when it is good for them. And when it is good for us, we too will all show up where we want to be.
Make this a good week nine.
We can do this.
Together Apart.
©2020 April Hoeller
Belated Mother's day wishes dear April. Sending you a warm hug from Doha. We fired up our air conditioners on the 1st of May!! And summer seems to be knocking at our doors.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely delightful is Sophie in snow.
You end this post with hope and I'll say amen to that.
Be safe and warm. xx