I’m still resting and keeping a slower pace for the winter, but wanted to check in on this last day of January with a vignette of my month.
The first hellebore to bloom in my garden, front door squirrel drey, squirrel at his back door, what a cute face!, hawk (x3) with the most amazing feathers, a kitty face I love waking up to, watercolor play…
And a belated neighborhood partridge in a pear tree…
Be well and warm.
Cheryl
Giving Voice to My Astonishment 
What a wonderful collection of wildlife (and kitty) photos. We have red-tails here, but never so close that I could capture them with any lens. Glad you’re still hanging in and sharing wonderful photos with us. I’m watching it snow (again!) outside the window, and am hanging on to that hellebore’s hope that Spring is dreaming of coming alive.
Did I send you the link to the latest ZoonooZ? If not – https://www.ahscares.org/downloads/ZnZ-Winter2021web-m.pdf Enjoy and take care.
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Thank you, Jeanne! No snow here, but my goodness the torrential rains were nonstop for weeks. Today is sunny and I’ll be out among the hellebores:) I love Penelope’s fluffed feathers! They resemble lichen—so earthy and beautiful. Thanks for sending the Nooz along. x
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Hi Cheryl, It’s been a while since we’re had a post from you, so I’m dropping by to say I hope you’re well and just still resting. And should you be interested in the latest ZoonooZ, you’ll also see I did a redesign! 😊 Here ya go – https://www.ahscares.org/downloads/ZnZ-Summer2021web.pdf and take care! Jeanne
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Hi Jeanne! Lovely to hear from you. Yes, still lying fallow. For a bit more, at least. But doing well:) Thank you so much for this!
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Great photo’s Cheryl, and a good camera too. Happy painting :>)
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Thanks, Lynne! x
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Lovely view of your month. And you got out the paints! Yay! Sweet kitty. I loved seeing part of your world.
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Thanks, Luanne! Kitties are the best part of my world. And kids, of course. Yeah—hubby, too. But cats. 🙃
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Cats cats cats. They are the best!!!!😻😻😻😻😻😻
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Those feathers! Am contemplating what a slower pace actually looks like. Sometimes I feel like I can’t get any slower, but my brain is still spinning out of control. So getting body and brain more in sync might be the thing. I can’t remember where I heard about it – are you the one who wrote about the book Wintering? I have it on order.
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Oh yes, I see now looking back that it was indeed you with the Wintering suggestion. It’s calling me.
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I understand. My brain never stops—which is why I’m really practicing slowing down and lots of self care. I’m terrible at both of those, but last year(s) really took a toll on me. My body, mind, and spirit said enough. So I complied! I’ve pushed through too many times before and paid the price. Our fast-paced, loud, always-on society doesn’t help us attain any measure of balance. The author of Wintering was recently on the On Being podcast and spoke about all of this. It was a great interview. I hope you like the book!
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I loved the book and the interview both, and it’s entered my daily thinking, as I consider the world and myself. At least when the chattering stops. Thanks again.
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I’m so glad. I’m reading Surfacing by Kathleen Jamie now. It’s a good read, too.
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Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing, Cheryl. All looks well there.
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Thanks, Merrill. We’re still plugging along here in NC.
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I know just how your cat feels! Stay safe .
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Haha! Yep, me, too. She was comfortably snuggling when I disturbed her.
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Hope you enjoy more rest, with company from some of those cuties above!
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Thanks, Andrea. They sure enhance the experience:)
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A lovely set
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Thanks so much Derrick.
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The feather pattern on that hawk looks like a string of decorative leaves. And the pears are very endearing. I’m trying to learn watercolor, so appreciate the artistry in the strokes.
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Thanks, Lisa. I think the feather pattern is exquisite, as nature tends to be. I am teaching myself watercolor, but I’m mostly having fun and using it as playtime between my writing work. I hope to see your projects!
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Lovely display!
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Thank you, Lisa.
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