Lots of gear hanging around my poor ears! But I did go out a bit the other day! Whee!
If you look closely at the center of this photo above the roof, there's a Eastern Towhee, or perhaps a Rufous Sided Towhee. I am not sure, because he doesn't show his white belly...nor does he have spots. But his rust colored breast does show.
Yes I'm feeling a bit better, after the long treatment for whatever illness I may have had. I'm very grateful! Yesterday was the last of the antibiotics. I actually did a load of laundry to celebrate! It's about time! But I was exhausted walking back and forth to the laundry room across the driveway 3 times. OK, time to just sit and breathe deep.
Our actions shape our lives, but what we don't take action on can be just as powerful.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe trees are stating to turn green here and our Maple trees are looking pretty. I love the beautiful Towhee, great photo.
I am glad you are feeling better! Take care, have a happy day and a great new week!
Hi Eileen...it's good to be isolated still, and find the beauty in nature.
DeleteGlad for you that you have made some progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, me too!
DeleteSmall steps are a good beginning. Happy to see that progress is being made.
ReplyDeleteOur swamp maples are budding. They are an early tree and most welcome. But their sticky bud drop is a nuisance on the auto.
Oh yes, and many trees are pollinating away on our cars too!
Delete...the goal is to keep being for as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteI do like that goal, but there's this pile of laundry which yells at me daily...I smile and walk around it!
DeleteTowhees are very pretty birds. Glad to read you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marcia! I used to hear them scratching under bushes first, and then see them. This is a first to see one in a tree!
DeleteGlad you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteAnd so I slowly mend. And even more slowly catch up on the household chores that have been sitting for several weeks Fortunately a friend did vacuum and cleaned up the kitchen last week. It helped a lot!
DeleteSo glad you are feeling better. Yay!
ReplyDeleteThanks...many baby steps for this old geezer!
DeleteIt sounds like you're more able to enjoy doing things, but will have to take it slowly. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the nose...slow as a tortoise I am.
DeleteGlad the weather is better and you too.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
Thanks, I'm enjoying seeing the changes outside, and my own small changes inside!
DeleteThat bird looks distinctive.
ReplyDeleteHe sure was a pretty bird!
DeleteEastern Towhee and Rufous-sided Towhee are one and the same thing. Spotted Towhee is a similar species found in the west.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quote!
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better! I love watching the birds this time of year as they search out nest areas.
ReplyDeleteI am beginning to suffer a bit with allergies--sniffling and sneezing constantly. We've had snow on and off lately so it is not from pollen, but more likely from dampness. I'm also finding thta I don't have the energy I used to have--most likely from a year of inactivity. I'm trying to walk more on the trails in between snowfalls.
I hope you continue your recovery quickly. Take care!
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