SUNDAY STROLL - Animals

 The day is cloudy, and the ground is damp with rain. My mood mimics the weather today, a bit somber and  in slow motion, as I still nurse my cold.  It is really a do nothing day, nothing really productive that is,  but obviously the kind of day I need. We all need to take advantage of those days now and then.


The only Stroll that was happening today for me was one to check on the animals. Of course, a brisk walk around the property would have probably been the most beneficial, but I was pulling out the lazy card today.

I think my partner was wondering what was taking me so long.

The horses greeted with their usual nickers and neighs and were probably wondering where I have been all day.

The ducks were pacing the fence, getting ready to fly over, but I was not in the mood to be bitten by male ducks, so I hurried on.

I need not fear though, as my *protector* was at the ready to herd those ducks away should the need arise.

The rabbits were vying for position as they heard my footsteps, always dreaming of the luscious dandelion greens I often pick for them. Today was no exception.

Some of the hens were resting under the pines . . . 

while others were looking for snacks in the grass.

I was finished outdoors and noticed some cool mushrooms on the way to the house.

Inside,the kittens were just waking from a nap.

The rabbit was fine and was just hanging out

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And most of the chicks were resting.

 REST? Sounds like a perfect idea :)

 happy day!

Check out who else is strolling today at Aisling's The Quiet Country House !

SUNDAY STROLL- GARDEN

I took an early morning Sunday Stroll in the garden today.

Tomato seedlings have been planted: Chadwick Cherry, Yellow Pear, Arkansas Traveler, Cherokee Purple, Stupice, Wisconsin 55,  and two other yellow cherry tomato plants a family member gave to me.  Swiss chard, carrots, mesclun mix, lettuce, cukes and beans are also in.

The peas are growing . . . 

 and there are more strawberries to harvest.

Flowers are in bloom and we have an abundance of daisies near the house and in the meadow.

Other flowers are in bloom . . . 

  

and others are waiting for a new trellis . . . 

  

And still others are waiting to burst forth . . . 

If one is still enough , even garden visitors can be captured on camera . . . 

"I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation.  It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green. " 

~Nathaniel Hawthorne

SUNDAY STROLL- WHITE

The world is awash with greens in all shades, so glorious what springtime brings to us in New England. 
Today I took my Sunday Stroll, looking for  white, all the while singing softly to myself .. 
 "and everything emptying into white"   
 (Have a listen Into White by Cat Stevens)

Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. 

~Rachel Carson