This bird had an attitude and similar the one I could have had today. My unhappiness at work, described last week, isn’t a good thing for the mind or body and I drove to work on a mission. I needed to fix something, for my own sake. And I did. I'm glad I didn't sit and boil, wearing myself out.
Our temperatures are way above normal at 85 degrees today. It’s dry. We need rain to wash away the thick layer of pollen dust that’s causing people to sneeze and gag. The weeping willow is not mine but I enjoy its beauty. Well, guess what? I lost the photo, thanks to this damned stupid keyboard so to hell with it.
It’s hard to believe that just nine days ago we had two very damaging frosts. Spring is bursting like there's no tomorrow.
She’s wary of me. I don't even want to see more house finches this year and wish the barn swallows would return to claim their territory. Maybe but it’s possible as they nested here last June. I miss the swooping, trusting swallows. It was the first real relationship I had with bewds.
See? Even with this frikkin’ keyboard, I can’t be brief about it. This post was a nightmare. I’m still cussin. I'm wondering if I can deliver a wordless and pictureless Wednesday. HA! I'm clicking "publish" right now without looking back!
21 comments:
Mary! You are so strong. Keep it up and do not look back (even on things that do not require your keyboard).
Good for you - I loved reading that you were able to get the work hours that you wanted.
I think 'lifer' is a good name for a bird.
Your post was great ... darn that keyboard!
Ha. It worked, even after such language....
Way to go on being Ms. Assertive about work issues. I'm proud of you!
I love the little golfer guy by the flowers...cute...
Happy spring!
ACHOO!!!
One thing I have learned is that when something causes you that much distress, it is far better to confront the demon, state your case and make your feelings known (in a professional manner that is). What you did at work today was precisely that, and what a satisfactory outcome! You go girl!
Use that extra hour to enjoy the birds and maybe you'll add another "lifer" to your list!
Good for you! I am so happy to hear you were able to keep your hours.
You did it! You did it! You go, girl.
Now, no more stewing etc. Enjoy the dogs, enjoy the birds. And when the keyboard gets healed, enjoy the blogging 100% again
The post came out fine with great pictures- I love your little finch pirating the nest. Good for you for asking for what you want at work! Sometimes I think something is going to be far more difficult so I put it off and stew over it- then it turns to be not so hard.
Good luck with that keyboard situation. Dead mice stink.
Yay Mary!! I'm glad you stuck up for what you wanted!! Good for you on the lifer grackle too. I was excited about the new bird on the river last week. Ran home, enlarged the photo and looked it up- a pied-billed grebe! Then I saw that they're as common as dirt around here...oh well, still a lifer! What's the hot pink blooming shrub in your flower bed?
Mary dear, may I say:
"Right on! and "Damn skippy!" and "WHOOT!"
I adore you for standing up for what you want. I am pulling out the Snoopy music just for you!
Aren't grackles pretty? Even if they are hellions to other birds' nests.
You go with your bad self, Mare.
Congrats on standing up for yourself!
I was just thinking the other day about all the birds that I've SEEN but didn't record anywhere so that now when I do count them, they are lifers that don't feel like lifers! :) So, you aren't alone!
Good for you Mary! I'm so pleased the work hours issue is a thing of the past. And congratulations on your new life bird. Remember the old saying, "One person's trash bird is another's lifer"! Common Grackle, indeed!
Trixie, thanks. I still can't get past that keyboard, though :o)
Kate, I guess the post is alright considering I lost half of it. Arrrgh!
Beth, God Bless You!
Nancy, seems like the older I get the less I worry about rocking the boat.
Laurie, thanks. I'm glad it worked out, too.
Donna, there's nothing worse than stewing all day...
Vicki, I hate dead mice.
Lynne, I don't know what that hot pink shrub is...maybe someone else knows. The builder planted them.
Susan, I think the grackles are pretty, too. And, yes, I'm pleased with my bad self.
Liza, I have a wide range of potential lifers out there. It's fun to find one.
Lose Roses, I love that phrase, "One person's trash bird is another person's lifer." Good one!
Mary, I am so glad for you! Cheers!
Love the photos, too!
Congrats on your lifer! It is wonderful finding new things and what a way to do so! My birds at the feeder have better things to do than vist me! But, I still look!
How inspiring, Mary - we all tend to stew instead of moving forward... I'm so glad for you.
As to the pink shrub - this is just a guess, but in the photo it looks like a Loropetalum chinensis... maybe Plum Delight. Other names are Fringe Flower, Chinese WitchHazel and Raspberry Razzle Dazzle. I have a small one, and think this could be what they look like in sun when established.
Here's a link with photo.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
PS We have Boat-tailed Grackles down here.
Oh Mary I am delighted for your victory over the time grinch at the salt mines! Way to go!
Re: the laptop problem....it may sound silly to some, but I have a separate keyboard and mouse that I plug into mine. It makes life so very much easier. Even when I use the wireless feature, I use that mouse and keyboard, or I would go plum nuts without it. Love your Spring pictures, even the 'lifer'.
Don't feel bad, I took a picture of a grackle at my window feeder. It had it's winter coat on, and I didn't recognize it. I thought I had discovered a new bird. :o) (Well it was, to me.)
Sonia, that's what I said, "Cheers!" while I poured a glass of wine.
Mon@rch, thanks. It's nice to see a lifer and actually ID it correctly ;o)
Annie, I was hoping you'd help out with this one. You are right on! I'll call it Chinese Witch Hazel. Thanks for the link!
Dorothy, I am so ready to plug in the mouse and keyboard but I'd have to go buy them. Maybe later... so you thought you'd discovered a new bird? LOL!
Never look back!
Forward. Onward. Have fun with your posts, as you seem to, and everyone else will fall into them.
I WISH I had your weather here in Canada (very cold today; minus 8 degrees and lots of snow)
So glad that problem is settled, and that you took the bull by the horns. That should make you feel great!
Your yard is lovely, I can just imagine coming home to it.
Dagnabbit, the computer just ate my comment. Anyway, I basically said "Congrats to you for achieving your work goals!" Also, "Great pictures!" :)
Holly, thanks for visiting! Posting is fun - only if you have a functioning keyboard and mouse :)
Sandy, the yard is starting to look quite nice but we have a lot of work to do...
Jess, thanks. See how mean spirited computers can be????
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