Not much new to report. I'm happy to be a free man ... happy not to be locked up, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic. It's easy for me to 'shelter in place' because I'm not working and my social security check keeps coming. I live close enough to walk to the store. I stay in touch with family and friends via Zoom and FaceTime. So far I don't know anyone who is infected.
Every day I sit on my deck and watch the awesome changing seasons. Spring is here, and the trees are getting their foliage back; what a releaf :-). My hummingbird feeder attracts the little guys all day long. It's a joy to watch them slurp up the nectar. I'm only 6 or 7 feet from the feeder so I can hear their wings beating so fast I can hardly see them. We went to Mr. Baker a few days ago. WOW! The amount of snow was amazing. Even though the lifts were closed, we saw a few cross country skiers and snowboarders. It was kinda surreal seeing so few people on such a large recreational space. The weather was clear and 65 degrees. Perfect for spring hiking. Later in the day we trekked to La Conner to see the tulip fields. Roozengaarde's was closed but we found many fields blooming with a rainbow of colorful flowers. Back home now sitting on my deck listening to the sounds of Nature. With so many people staying home, I notice that I can hear more birds singing and I see more herons fishing in the pond. The eagles are soaring above our home again. For me, the pandemic has taught me the value of slowing down. Hope you are happy, healthy and hugged often ...
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AuthorPatrick Michael Leonard Archives
August 2020
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