I am a big nature lover. I didn't know how big until I moved to the mountains. At my long time house I knew I loved to be outside working in the yard but I also had kids, their friends and my medical transcription job I did at home. So in those years of working I knew I preferred working outside rather than in the house cooking etc. In fact, I would rather clean toilets than cook, although I had to cook and was ok at it.
But we move to the mountains and I could hardly stay inside in the first 8 years or so. I would go over to our local lake, a few blocks away. with bird food and sit on the ground and invite them to come in and "talk". There was one tree where all the coots would run up to me when I got near it so I called it the gathering place. I know they enjoyed the peanuts more than the conversation but I enjoyed just sitting there and asking them about their day.
The world has gone so crazy that I'm glad i have this connection to nature as it really soothes the mind and heart. I hope you all have a way to relax and enjoy whatever it is you do to find peace.
Disfruto con la belleza de la Naturaleza, pero cuando se hace de noche prefiero dormir en un núcleo urbano. De pequeña dormí una vez en una casa de campo y cuando se hizo de noche, eché de menos mi calle y mi cama.
ReplyDeleteDe día me lo pasé genial, jugando con los animales que había en el corral.
Un abrazo.
I would to. thanks for visit.f
DeleteWow they love you! What a peaceful, joyful time it is to spend time with creatures that respond to you like that. And the scenery is gorgeous of course.
ReplyDeleteThey are chatty, lol
DeleteThe thought of the Gathering Place made me smile. Coots, ducks are so colorful, too!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had more of a variety here. Up in Big Bear they have a lot of different ones.
DeleteYes, that definitely is The Gathering Place..love the close ups of the coots and ducks..
ReplyDeletePeaceful conversations for sure.
That's the way I feel in our "Forever House" sitting on our patio and looking out on my yard..weedy as it is ...its still my place to just "BE".
Glad to see you blogging again. Thanks for your comments on my blog.
Sue
I can see why you enjoy your patio. I miss the greeness of a lawn. I do get winter grass up here but not much.
DeleteI love how connected you are to nature! Sitting by the lake with the birds sounds so peaceful. It’s amazing how being outside can calm the mind and heart. Glad you have such a beautiful place to escape! 😊
ReplyDeleteHi Veronica (by the way thanks for the likes at my other place)...I am glad spring is finally showing up with sun and warmer temps ahead so I can conttinue enjoying nature.
DeleteMe gusta rodearme de naturaleza y donde vivo la hay. Preciosas fotos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Thanks for the visit Laura.
DeleteThese photos are phenomenal! I never realized how bright the coloration is on ducks.
ReplyDeleteHi Pattie - These are mallards female and male and the dark little guys coots. My favorite think about ducks/coots are the coots funny looking feet.
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