Covid Journal, Day 39: Earth Day

Weather report: 38 and clear, no frost!

To celebrate this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, today I'm posting a variety of photos taken recently around my little part of this beautiful planet.

One of my flowerbeds.

 Not a lot in bloom in it right now, but lots of promise. These daffodils and the tulip below are new to us this year.

 It looks a little weedy because I can't much this part yet--waiting on the pink poppies to come up first, as they seed themselves and can't push up through the mulch.

Seen along the road home today. These are all draft horses.

In my front yard, a visitor. I believe this is a brown thrasher.

And along the river again, from Monday's trip. We saw not one tug on the river. And look at that sky! No jet trails  💚

On Joe's Run last week. Or was it the week before? Days do run together.

On our driveway.

These daffodils are Larry's pride and joy, because he planted them! He brags on them every time we pass by. Now, if I had planted them he probably wouldn't even notice. Next year we'll add a lot more to this little are at the top of our driveway.

Another view--they are so pretty and unexpected.

He planted these last year, and they're taking hold pretty well.

And last but most important of all, another Earth Day beauty, my great-granddaughter Cadyn, who turned 11 today.

How long ago that seems, in another lifetime when the world was such a different place.



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A Photo Journal

Checking my camera I realized I've taken some photos that I wanted to share. These were taken in the past week.

The beehives enjoy morning sun on Sunday, even though the temperatures were in the low 40's.

Blackberry leaves and clover blossoms drying yesterday evening, to be used for teas later on. I picked these on my way home from work yesterday since I'm going to be lucky to have a chance to do it any other time. When I got home, several neighbors were on hand to get tomato plants. I'm happy to find homes for the extras since otherwise they'll go to waste.

Great-granddaughter Cadyn, showing off her walking skills on Sunday. She had her first birthday in April and gets around very well. She's talking too. I can't get over how quickly she's growing up.

Star of Bethlehem in bloom last week beside the log cabin we're taking down. I hope to dig a few bulbs.

Vanilla ice cream with redbud syrup that was supposed to be jelly. But it's mighty good anyway, and just look at the beautiful color.

Sunset on the lake near Derek's house last Thursday evening. It just stopped me cold and I had to try for photos. I ordered a new camera this week and I am in high hopes that it will provide better night-time and low light photos. I've had this camera for four years and it's showing its age now, losing some functions and clarity. The glass of white wine I spilled on it two years ago didn't help it any.

The huge silver maple beside the log cabin stretches far above the tin roof and ancient logs of its companion. I wonder if the tree will notice when the cabin is gone?

Wild dwarf iris in bloom on Joe's Run. The heavy morning dew silvered the wood vetch growing companionably around the iris.

Early morning sun on Joe's Run Lake. It was a pretty, pretty time to be out, although chilly. We've had a cold spring this year overall, with heavy frosts two days this week that had Larry scrambling to spray down his gardens with water to prevent frost damage. So far he's been successful.