Eyes of Wonderment
Sometimes the unexpected stops us in our tracks. The previous line of thought is forgotten, and the thrill of wonderment takes over.
Attack Hawk
This hawk took a dive at one of our chickens today. After the chicken narrowly avoided being scooped up, the hawk flew to the nearest tree and watched the scene.
Weekend in Eastbrook
Since we didn’t get a chance to get up to our favorite place in Maine this summer, we took full advantage of a weekend at Abrams Pond in September.
My Project Appr-hen-tice
Recently I have been working on a chicken coop/outbuilding here locally. One day while getting the finishing touches done, I was evaluating some potential apprentices to work with me, and this worker showed up.
Monarch Butterfly
I found this little green chrysalis attached to a long outdoor cord that I needed to gather and move. I detached the beautiful green pupa and laid it on our front porch. It wasn’t too many days before we noticed the newly emerged Monarch Butterfly drying its wings. Incredible cycle. (Click on the images to enlarge them)
Chicken Maneuver
After assessing the chicken in the video, upon her dirt bath, Theodore yelled from the driveway and said, “Mom, that’s not dirt, that’s maneuver!” Another use of words from the kids, that are both priceless…