Social isolation

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Spring continues to make her way in, although sometimes it seems to be two steps forward, one step back. Dressing for the weather has been a bit challenging; I usually start out in layers and then hang a jacket and/or a long-sleeved shirt on a branch somewhere along the way.

I’ve been walking almost daily for many years, but in these times of a global pandemic, it is especially good for my soul, as well as for my health. If social isolation is necessary for the sake of everyone, including ourselves, I can think of worse times and places for it to have happened for me. Nature is so busy in spring that there is always something new to distract me from what’s going on in the rest of the world.

More and more butterflies are beginning to fly around, although they are generally too quick/small/far away for me to get a picture. See what I mean?

The weather has been warmer, and I saw two Eastern fence lizards (Sceloporus undulatus), one on a tree stump and the other on the wall beside my vegetable garden (which makes me very happy!). IMG_1342

I’m seeing more spring blooms, too!

The deer, who are beginning to shed, continue to come to eat, and so does old tom turkey, who has begun to gobble.

It’s time to feed the critters and decide which leftovers I’ll eat tonight. It’s hard to stay inside when spring pulls me outside (all those garden chores!), but I’ll try to post again soon. Keep well!

 

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