@vickieann-nc
Nature loving, tree hugging liberal. Liberty and justice FOR ALL. I rescue wild flowers from the dozers. I TNR feral cats. Bee keeper. Kayaking beach lover.
Ocie, the feral cat I TNRed many years ago, like to follow me around and scratch her favorite roots. As she ages, I think she likes the security of having me near. But I’m not allowed to touch her!
There was a flurry of Eastern swallowtails on my milkweed today. This one slowed enough for a picture.
I checked something off my bucket list this morning! Spotted from a distance, then zooming in, a pair of Painted Buntings. Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC
I want to live long enough to see one of those possibilities come to pass. The stress & anxiety we are experiencing in his second term is having a cumulative effect on us all. Someday I want to have reason to hope for our country and its future. Meanwhile:
On President Obama Appreciation Day I’m remembering the pride and hope I felt when I I had confidence this nation would continue the path toward “Liberty and justice for all”. Photo from rally in Charlotte, NC in July 2016.
My Patton was nearly 20 yr old. He has been gone for years now, and I still feel his presence. Some cats have an everlasting effect on our hearts and souls.
Found a banded tulip shell in the marsh today, but it was occupied! I watched the hermit crab crawl back to deeper water.
If a hurricane doesn’t leave you dead It will make you strong Jimmy Buffett Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
Worth the “four wheel” drive through the Holly Shelter Gamelands today to see these Yellow Pitcher plants and other bog inhabitants.
I met Penny today at Lowe’s. She’s 12 years old. A very happy rescued pup whose mom is taking great care of her.
I’ve made a new sign for today; I do both sides, to make a statement coming & going.
The real frogs made it through the winter in the waterfall fountain.
An early azalea bloom. It’s a variety I grew from a gifted cutting so I don’t know its name.