3/03/2012

When everything seems in between

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The birds know.
It's not really winter anymore but neither is it spring...they still forage endlessly in the garden,
one of the last strongholds for seed collecting.  I wonder
what in the world can be left to gather?
I watch them and know that I can't be ruthless, not yet...
so my newly sharpened clippers stand in a pail by the back door while I try to ignore the tatters out there.



The grass has been growing...sort of.
Not enough to bring out the mower,
but just enough to make me think about it.



Nothing much is leafing out either.  Bare branches reveal long views into the woods
and the last of the rose hips hang suspended like big ceramic beads...quite pretty...
still, it seems like a very long time until those thorny armatures will be covered in roses again.



The days are a bit longer (yes, there is a noticeable increase in daylight!) although not long 
enough to feel like there is  enough  light.  Low light might be beautiful 
but a higher sun brings warmth...
so instead, the chill prevails...along with my caught-between frame of mind.


Must keep the fire going
within and without.



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Should you wish to cure a little bit of the between season angst, I can highly recommend 
some serious playtime with an app
like ScratchCam.  All photos here were duly scratched  :>]]



30 comments:

  1. Beautiful pictures, and not only thanks to the scratching!

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    1. The *scratching* sure helped to dress up some otherwise very blah images...there was A LOT of blah going around :>/

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  2. ooooh yes...the same here, but also lots of preparations for nesting.

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    1. :>]] One can never underestimate the natural cycles of things!

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  3. go get your mower serviced and ready for action. nice pics
    damn, you've still got those dreadful words.

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    1. 10-4 miz Kaite!
      And it felt really good to delete those verification words in the comment section...geesh...it was taking me at least 3 tries to comment on other blogs cuz I couldn't read the dang things...!

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  4. I've been enjoying you taking your photography class. It looks divine.

    And I know what you mean about in between times. But I can feel all that pent up energy getting ready to burst forth! Enjoy the emerging warmth...Susan

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    1. Am still in between, Susan, feels like I'm standing in a very narrow corridor, now with lots of rain falling on my head.
      Dreaming of warmth!

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    1. So did you have an easier time leaving a comment? Hope so!
      Oh, the scratching is soooooo much fun.

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  6. Beautiful! A few neighbors were out with mowers last week. My thought was, "really?" But there are a few things budding out and the first of the pulmonaria is blooming.

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    1. It rained overnight for about six hours straight...looks like the Bay of Fundy out there....grrrrr.
      Couldn't push a mower around in that muck even if I was so inclined. The honeysuckle is sending out some pinkish new leaves tho, along with one of the early clematis. sigh.

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  7. That is so lovely and kind of you, to leave the grass heads for the birds.

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    1. Extremely important critters 'round here...they add so much to the life of the garden & woods around here, not to mention the excellent pest control organization they run :>D Must keep their strength up!

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  8. Thanks for leaving the pods just a bit longer.
    I watch the birds by the pond and wonder too what they
    are finding to eat on the grass stalks, but they continue to munch.

    Love your pictures.
    xx, Carol

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    1. They are extremely resourceful, aren't they, Carol?
      And thank you.

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  9. Really like what you did with the pictures.

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    1. Many thanks, K. That is one totally fun phone app!

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  10. dang! Yer killin me grrl!
    We just got 4" of snow dumped on us.
    Thoughts of Spring and growing grass ... growing ANYTHING... have flown out the window.
    Off to see what this Sratchin is all about.

    Grasses pic? uhm SWOON!

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    1. Does it make you feel any better to know that it rained for six hours straight last night? Guess that doesn't really compare to fresh snow, does it...hmmmm...bet yer woofies like it?!
      That scratchin is a blast. I'm all for spending long hours with PSE learnin' & such, but it sure is a pleasure to brainlessly ***play*** and just run on instinct instead. Lemmie know if you give it a go! Better yet, post stuff!!

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    2. Alas, didn't realize it was an iphone app. I may be the only person in the world who eschews Apple products. ;)

      Have you tried pixlr? Kinda sorta like. But tis a web-based app. (you can download it for offline use too)

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    3. JenJenJen, I will not hold your bahd judgement against you...:>P
      Yup, I use pixlr too, altho the scratched has more control & a few more options. I also like FX Studio Pro which is loaded onto the desktop (works with pc's as well). A bunch of my 'December Views' shots were processed with that one. Warning: this stuff can keep ya up waaay to late at night! oh, but I bet you already know that.

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  11. Lovely photos all of them...My favorite is the one with the bird.
    Linneas Atelje Photography

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    1. Those little sparrows are such a joy to watch & they have a glorious song!
      My garden would definitely be lacking without them...
      Many thanks to you, & for stopping by :>]]

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  12. Great scratchings, Christi. Especially love the bird. And btw you have me thinking on that other matter and perhaps rethinking! will write soon.

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    1. I look forward to your thoughts, Penny...
      And I think YOU make beautiful *scratchings* with remarkable stitching!

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