It’s been so long since I’ve posted that I can’t remember how to do some tasks on the blog–or maybe they made changes t0 the platform again. Whichever, I’ll just go ahead.
Winter is over, although it hasn’t felt like it today. It’s rained all day long and only now, in the late afternoon, has gotten above the low 50s. (No walk today!) I was happy to see spring arrive, displaying an incredible palette of greens as the trees leafed out and then the colors of tree blossoms and wildflowers.
The deer continue to come and are beginning to shed their winter coats. The big bucks are gone (even Mr. Uno), most of the does are pregnant, and last year’s fawns are learning to take care of themselves. Itsy is still smaller than the others; it will be interesting to watch him grow.
The box turtles are out, too.
I was unhappily surprised to see a mama bear with two tiny (cat-sized) cubs before a recent trip and then again the day after I returned. I keep an eye out for them and have airhorns nearby, as I don’t want them to feel welcome around the house. (I’ve also had to bring in the bird feeders when I’m not around.)
Not a long post, but maybe the next one will be longer and without such a delay.
French Broad Hollow Ramble 
Yoo Hoo Julia over and across the mountain. Us part timers are up from Tuscaloosa and hanging on our side of the mountain. Always happy to see your report and reflect on it. I’ve planted some sunflowers and hope they can come up and stand tall with a little less sun than ideal. In a couple of weeks we will descend back down to Tuscaloosa to take care of a little art and education business. Then we will be back up around the end of June for about 6 weeks. Give a shout out!
Deborah
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