Things change and time marches on.

A fellow blogger wrote today about loosing her sunset view. I would not be happy if that happened to me. Got me thinking about the little things we take for granted. We have construction happening just to the south of us. The old school building is being converted into 34 apartments. There was a house between us and the school till a couple of years ago. It was torn down because it was in such disrepair it wasn't worth saving. That changed our view from our bay windows for the better.

This was our view after the house came down. It looked so different. We loved it.

But that view will be changing again. It already has. Work on converting the old school building began a few months ago. Big machinery runs occasionally making our quiet neighbor not so quiet. But I suspect in a few months we will look back on this time as the last of the quiet neighbor. I suppose, when all 34 apartments are filled, the traffic will pick up, along with the noise. Things change and time marches on. When we bought this house, the land behind us was pasture. It was fun to watch the cows. We tried to buy a piece of that ground from the elderly farmer that owned it but he would sell just a small piece of it and, of course, we couldn't afford the whole farm. The day came when he died and another farmer did buy the whole farm. So, now one year it is a soybean field and the next year, a corn field. But at, least, it doesn't block my sunset view the whole year. That I would not  like. So enjoy the little things in life before they are gone. Things change and time marches on.

Rose

Let the little children come to me...

Let the little children come to me...Mark 10:13-16

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Reflect

Jesus' attention to children would have been unusual, even surprising, in his culture. What do you think he means when he says, "The kingdom of God belongs to such as these," and "Receive the kingdom of God like a little child"? What aspects of childhood do you think he's commending?

From
Daily Engagement with Scripture at

http://www.orchardhillchurch.org/scripture/item/1353-sunday-february-10

Have a Blessed Sunday,

Rose

Don't Worry Be Happy

This says it all.






Have a relaxing, worry free weekend.
Rose

Plants can multi-task too.

Every Thursday, our local paper, the Omaha World Herald carries the column on gardening written by JAN RIGGENBACH. This week she started her article by saying, "Multitasking isn’t just for people. Plants can do it, too.” She went on to say, "Shrubs like blueberry, for example, not only produce delicious fruit but make a great landscape plant, too." The article went on to talk about one of her favorite shrubs. It has yellow flowers, followed by red currants and smells heavenly. It sounded just like a shrub I had but never knew its name. I dug up a shoot from a neighbor when we first moved here in 1965. I love the fragrance the yellow flowers give off when they bloom in the spring. It is very strong and sweet. My hubby can even smell it and he has a terrible smeller. But I never knew the name of it. I have moved shoots from the south side of the house to the north side of the house by the kitchen window. That way I can enjoy the flowers and their perfume while working at the sink. But until yesterday, I didn't know its name. It is Crandall clove currant. My daughter has dug up shoots and planted them when they built their house. She has a very green thumb, thus a lot of Crandall clove currant. My Crandall isn't looking so pretty anymore. Old age, I suspect. But it stills blooms every spring, perfuming the air. I think it is time to have her dig me up some new shoots.

Crandall clove currant

4-6'tall x 4-6'wide (cutting propagated) Spring bloom- This intensely fragrant, fast growing heirloom selection of a native currant was originally chosen for its abundant crop of flavorful black fruit. But its clove-scented yellow spring flowers and mahogany-red fall foliage make it a plant with three seasons of garden beauty. Thrives in all but dry sand or wet clay soils. 

You can read  JAN RIGGENBACH column on Thursday's in the Omaha World Herald's Living Today section.

Can you tell I am getting anxious for spring.

Have a good weekend,

Rose

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Squirrels 1 , Rose 1

Anyone know of a way to discourage squirrels from feeders? I figured we had it made with our backyard squirrel deterrent but these squirrels aren't  dumb bunnies. BUNNIES. That is another blog come spring. Back to the squirrels. We now have one that has found the square suet feeder on the south side. I can not think of anyway to stop him, other then bringing the feeder in. But the woodpeckers would not be happy with that. Any thoughts?

And to top it all off, the Cooper Hawk showed up today. He usually shows up every January when the snow cover keeps him from finding food. His favorite meal consists of small birds found at feeders. I guess he just gets tired  of the work involved with hunting in the winter. Haven't seen a bird all afternoon even tho he left awhile ago. Must be in hiding.

Take care,
Rose

Do the Birds Know Something We don't?????

The weathermen are talking snow tonight. Not much, just an inch. But the way the birds are feeding, it makes you wonder. The finch have been thick. Hubby filled them late this morning and I bet they are almost empty. We have a zillion finches. Well, maybe not a zillion, but we do have a lot. We have two feeders on the south side of the house and two on the north side of the house. And do we ever go through the black oil sunflower seeds. Oh, we, also, have a suet feeder for the woodpeckers. Lots of birds. The daycare kids enjoy watching them. And even the 5 month old will sit in his walker and watch all the action.

Move over, let me in.

Waiting for their turn.

The goldfinch feeders have been very busy, too. Maybe  these birds know something we don't know.  Like more than a inch of snow?

We have a lot of squirrels. Way too many squirrels. Some of the neighbors have problem with them eating porch railings and window trip etc. I think it is the lead paint in these old houses. I have read where it tastes sweet. One neighbor had them eat through an eve and make a nest in the hollow area. She had to call in pest control. After it was all said and done, they removed around 30 squirrels of all sizes. Can you image? We haven't had any of those problems, yet. They just like to get at the sunflower seeds.

Took this earlier this week, before our last snow. 

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The squirrels jump from the garage roof, right on to the top of the pole that holds the feeder pictured about. Solution to the above problem? I bet NOT.  They will jump off the roof right over them.But, maybe, it will make them think. LOL

By the way, the wire going up the pole is a metal slinky. It does work. They climb up the pole, catch a hold of slinky, and slide all the way to the ground. Quite funny to watch. But we did find out, it has to be a metal one, not plastic. They love to eat plastic.

Have a good weekend.
Stay warm,
Rose