SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - 1-3-25 - OH NO, YOU DIDN'T!

 

Mr. House Finch recognizes that he is a silly bird and is going to keep his beak shut next time. I told the same thing to Mr. Chipmunk years ago, when Mrs. Chipmunk took a bite out of his tail when he answered the same question. Birds just need to be a little more diplomatic. Beaks must remain closed. "It's a trap Admiral Akbar, it's a trap!" At least that's what Camera Man says to Camera Lady when she asks him questions that he doesn't think he should answer. Family joke! This hasn't come up in a very long time but...

Mrs. Dark-eyed Junco agrees, Mr. House Finch needs to be more diplomatic. Mr. Dark-eyed Junco already learned this over many years. 

And so it goes on another Saturday Morning at the Bird feeder, where we want to wish you all a very happy weekend and to thank you for visiting today.

A FEW FLOWERS FOR YOU - FROM MY ARCHIVES

 On this third day of January, I would once again like to wish you all A Very Happy New Year, one filled with joyful experiences.

These were taken at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and from my archives.  The butterfly bush was found in one part of the garden and is a native to central China. It migrated to the Americas and Asia, evolving into over 140 species.

The others were in the area where they grow only native plants of Virginia. I have left links on each name, to take you to websites with more information.

Butterfly Bush

Cardinal Flower

Pickerel Weed

Floss Flower

Obedient Plant

I hope you have enjoyed a memory of summer. Looks like we will be getting snow a couple of days this week. Stay warm!

A POSITIVITY POST

 

I am going to be adding positive stories as I come across them. You may have heard this already but in Boone, North Carolina, officials confirmed that 62 members of the Pennsylvania Amish Community have completed the construction of 12 tiny homes in under 48 hours. This area was devastated by flash floods, landslides and collapsing roads during Hurricane Helene. The total cost of the project was $300,000, all of which was donated by the Amish Community. There are more homes to come. 

People helping people, it certainly does the heart good. 

This link shares an article on Boone regarding the Hurricane.

HERE COMES 2025!

 

Literal translation of "Auld Lang Syne" means

"Times long past."

Auld Lang Syne 

by 

Robert Burns 1759 to 1796

(Scottish Version)

Should auld acquaintance be forgot

And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot

And auld lang syne?

(Chorus)

For auld lang syne, my jo,

For auld lang syne,

We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!

And surely I'll be mine!

And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

(Chorus)

For auld lang syne, my jo,

For auld lang syne,

We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes

And pu'd the gowans fine

But we've wander'd mony a weary foot

Sin auld lang syne.

(Chorus)

For auld lang syne, my jo,

For auld lang syne,

We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn,

Frae morning' sun till dine,

But seas between us braid hae roar'd

Sin auld lang syne.

(Chorus)

For auld lang syne, my jo,

For auld lang syne,

We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!

And gie's a hand o thine!

And we'll tak a right guid willy waught,

For auld lang syne.

(Chorus)

For auld lang syne, my jo,

For auld lang syne,

We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

“Let’s take a cup of kindness yet,

 For the sake of auld lang syne.”

(poem is in public domain)