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On a Happier Note...

I recently blogged about some baby birds that had fallen out of their nest during a rain and thunder storm.  And they subsequently died.  But the good news is, there is so much little life in my neighborhood and even back yard.  This is my neighbors light and is seen from my back yard.  The mother is eyeing me because she knows I am taking a picture.   She was so fat but is now thin and agile again.  Her babies will chirp and she will come running.  

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Spring in Idaho

Spring in Idaho is a study in contrasts.  The fields are as green as they can be while the mountains are often still covered in snow.   \ Also, this year, the Salmon River is higher than its been in 100 years.  So much snow and precipitation and run off.  There is actually an island here that is completely covered.

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Mother Nature Can be Cruel

This is so sad.   After the heavy rains, I was in my back yard and found a dead baby bird.  I looked up and it had fallen through a hole in this nest.  The heavy rains must have been too much for the nest structure and weight of the baby bird.  I think it was a baby robin. So I got some paper towels and placed the bird in the flowers, the lily of the valley and such by the edge of the yard.      

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Weeds are Beautiful

I've been picking the weeds in the yard and putting them in little jars around the house.  They may be called weeds.  But to me, they are beautiful.  Nutritious too!  Before the flowers bloom, I literally eat the dandelions, make creeping charlie tea, and mint tea.  Yes, we have tons of mint.  It is quite aggressive and will take over if given the chance.  I'm okay with that.  I love mint.   I used to have some little containers like porcelain creamers and tiny vases.  I can't seem to find them.  But with spring here and summer not too far off, I plan to find some little vessels for holding the tiniest of flowers.  I think I may press some...

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