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March 1,
2008 ~ Saturday...it's snowing! The snow turned to rain and back
again
several times...making the pathway turn to slush!
Checking the conditions outside
first thing this morning, Polly strolled out
onto the porch on a fine layer of snow
that had sifted in through the screen.
By late afternoon
the sun appeared and with it a dramatic sky
as the sun set.
March 2,
2008 ~ Sunday, a beautiful clear day for my sister, Sharon's
Birthday...
Happy Birthday Sherry!
May you find
happiness in the simple things
and experience the joy in the treasures around you.
One of our favorite spots where the river meets the sea.... cold
and sparkling today....
March 3,
2008 ~ Monday... the sun is out but it feels damp...
Our resident
grouse has been dining on rhododendrum leaves
today.
March 4,
2008 ~ Tuesday... for a brief time the sun was out and the temperature
soared to 50º...the temperature remained warm as the sky
turned gray for the day.
The rains came late...snow is melting and puddles are getting
deep here, there
and everywhere.
Brody has
taken over ...he settled himself down very nicely right
on top of all of my receipts to help me with accounting...
The waves
were crashing as we took a little walk along the beach
this afternoon...
March 5,
2008 ~ Wednesday... wake up to the sound of heavy rain and wind
against the windows...eventually it lets up and turns into a
gray raw day.
Ellie May
poses on the pet portrait hutch in her studio...
March 6,
2008 ~ Thursday...the sun shines bright and clear
Polly enjoys
the early morning in
one of her many baskets.
March 7,
2008 ~ Friday...the day is gray with snow still on the ground
but a flash of yellow reminds us that spring is on the way.
The Witch
Hazel is blooming!
Brody is wide
eyed and silly tonight!
March 8,
2008 ~Saturday...an overcast morning with the prediction of rain...
the ground is visible in patches and along with it much activity,
especially around
the birdfeeders.
This is the
first time I have seen the chipmunk this year....
must have just emerged from it's winter hibernation and
is filling up!
While sorting through my things in the studio, I glanced up
and saw Ellie May looking down at me with such a content
look on this rainy afternoon.
March 9,
2008 ~Sunday..it's a bright sunny day with winds that are swaying
the trees...
it sounds like a freight train at times...
A special day for Birthdays....celebrate and remembrance with
love...
First thing
this morning, I saw the shape of robins in the tree
outside the upstairs window...
A special message
for Tyler, Happy Birthday!
(turning nine on the ninth)
with xo =^..^= xo =^..^= xo =^..^=
This woodpecker
is a regular at the bird feeder...
(suet is a favorite)
The waves were wild and crashing with the wind...
at the right angle, rainbows were visible in the following
sea spray.
March 10,
2008 ~Monday... the sun is deceptive for it is still cold out...
This squirrel
is taking advantage of
having the feeder all to itself early this
morning.
Ellie keeps me company as I work on a special project that has
much meaning to us.
March 11,
2008 ~Tuesday... a bit more of the ground is appearing as another
sunny
day greets us but it's still on the cold side with the snow cover
shrinking slowly.
Brody finds
a new vantage point from
which to admire Polly.
March 12,
2008 ~Wednesday... big snowflakes begin falling around 8 am.
and continue
most of the day... mixed with rain and sleet...
Late in the
afternoon the snow stops and the sky
reminds me of a watercolor....
March 13,
2008 ~Thursday... blue skies and cold air...
Late this
afternoon, I was looking through the window
and noticed the leaves on the rhododendrum closest
to the house were flapping. As I was wondering
who could be causing that, our resident grouse
poked her head out. She is fond of eating
rhododendrum leaves.
March 14,
2008 ~Friday... mostly cloudy and gray with hints of sun and
in the 40's
and we can smell spring in the air.
Polly is
an indoor cat but stepped outside onto
the front steps this morning.
She seemed to sniff the air for signs of spring.
She also found a scent on the holly
that was very intriguing.
Among the many birds at the bird feeders today, this
cardinal had an especially quizzical look.
March 15,
2008 ~Saturday... it's snowing this morning ...a light snow that
amounts to a few inches...
I was glued
to the window all morning with my camera
observing and capturing the birds in the
yard as the snow gently fell.
At high tide
this afternoon, the gulls were lined up at Mother's Beach ...
March 16,
2008 ~ Sunday... a very gray day with the tiniest snow flakes...
On a ride
this afternoon we were fortunate to see 2 hawks.
March 17,
2008 ~ Monday... blue skies and a cold wind...
Today we
received a wonderful gift of 2 catnip bags for our
cats from Laurah of the Kennebec River Company.
She makes all kinds of organic catnip products.
Brody and Polly immediately started rubbing and rolling
on them, having a grand time!
They will have to share with Ellie May!
March 18,
2008 ~ Tuesday... sunny and not too chilly for a walk on the
beach...
by late afternoon the clouds rolled in and snow and sleet will
move in tomorrow.
While walking
on the beach, David noticed a solitary bird that he had
never seen before...he called me over and I took photos and looked
it
up when we got home...it's a snow bunting! It was pecking
around in the beach pebbles looking for seeds.
Rough seas and a gentle moon.
March 19,
2008 ~ Wednesday... today is a mixture of snow and rain
On our way
to town we saw
wild turkeys walking down the wet road!
March 20,
2008 ~ Thursday... the first day of spring is raw and gray with
some
drizzle...but there is a brilliant sunset!
Happy Spring
from this happy critter!
Ellie May helps me work on a spring drawing which will go up
on the home page when it's finished!
This gray first day of spring had a surprise ending...
a colorful sunset!
March 21,
2008 ~ Friday... Spring is in the air for the birds....though
the sun
shines the wind howls!
This little
titmouse is collecting soft cat fur that we put out
on our vines after we comb our cats. Their nest will be soft
and warm!
March 22,
2008 ~ Saturday... Brilliant sun and still the winds make it
very chilly...
winter coats are still in use!
There is
actually a cat nested in this gigantic pile of
laundry, still warm from our long overdue visit to the
laundrymat.
Here's a better view of Brody enjoying
the warmth of the laundry.
March 23,
2008 ~ Sunday... Blue skies and less wind
Polly and her buddies are thinking spring!
March 24,
2008 ~ Monday... Another sunny day and still on the cold side
of spring...
The birds
are in abundance in our yard searching
for food and here's a sparrow that found
something.
March 25,
2008 ~ Tuesday... A bright sunny day with a winter chill in the
air...
I was so
surprised when I turned around to see Brody
gazing so intently and so very close to Polly.
Polly gets nervous when Brody is too close to her
but maybe things will change.
( I'm thinking that perhaps she didn't see him!)
In the early
evening, Ellie May took her place in one of her
baskets on my work table to inspire me as I painted birds.
March 26,
2008 ~ Wednesday... It's sunny with lovely clouds and it feels
milder
even with the strong winds...
The waves
were rough and windswept...
The first crocuses appeared as soon as a patch of snow
melted today.
March 27,
2008 ~ Thursday... Iight clouds mixed with sun and in the 40's
Brody is
still trying to get as close to Polly as possible without
creating a bad reaction...
March 28,
2008 ~ Friday....awaken to a winter wonderland...the snow continues
all day...
Birds flock
to our yard today during this
snow storm...we have many apples leftover from the
autumn which provide sustenance.
They seemed to be having a discussion about the apples!
March 29,
2008 ~ Saturday....it had snowed a little more overnight but
today has blue skies and
white clouds with bitter cold air...
Looking out
towards the studio this morning, I can see Ellie May looking
back at me wondering, "Where is she already!"
This is spring in Maine... still with the look and feel of winter.
March 30,
2008 ~ Sunday....blue skies...and the warmth of the sun makes
it feel less chilly for a walk on the beach in the afternoon
( though I'm still bundled
up in my winter jacket, scarf and gloves)
In our yard,
the crocuses came out right through the snow!
March 31,
2008 ~ Monday....the day starts out cloudy and gray and just
after noon,
big snowflakes come down and soon mixes with a cold raw rain...
Brody is
ever so slowly working his
way over to be closer to Polly.
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