In drastic contrast to what's going on in Washington, here's what's going on down on the farm: the pussy-willows are at the very beginning stages of development! My harbinger of spring!

To comfort you during the cold days ahead --

With the expected cold snap coming on, PLEASE fill your bird feeders!

So I "attended" this workshop, and got a certificate: Surrender Prevention Certification.

Perspective --

While my inside kitties (the younger ones) don't venture outside AT ALL, the older ones do. And, I do get a few strays hanging around. So I converted this old dresser into a cat hotel. I have a dish of dry food and a heated water bowl so no one goes hungry.

My plans for the upcoming holidays are to stay close to home. My "gifts" are already prepared, just need to ship or deliver -- my home-made jams! Gifts from the home, the hands (and the land), the heart are most cherished - in my view anyway. I'll enjoy watching the cats watch the birds.

Made this today - annual wreath-making with the Blanchard Garden Club women!

Got behind this vehicle today -- wondered if any cops were nearby.... 'cuz I think this should be illegal! I cannot see the turn signals, brake lights, license plate... Didn't even know this vehicle was blue until it turned a corner!