More Sounds

Two weeks ago this place was covered with snow. Now we have many ducks, a few geese, and cranes. As of yesterday we hear crickets and frogs. It is interesting not only to watch nature, but to hear it. This time last year, I was probably bombarded by it or didn’t notice it at all because everything was so new. Now I revel in the new-ness of everything.

Winter is so silent, not only is there no wildlife, one does not ever see neighbors. Now everything is coming to life and we went from silence to a cacophony of sounds. I know the sounds of a crane, goose, duck, frog, redwing blackbird, and that road-runner type that just started shrieking at us this morning for going down the trailhead.

There’s something to be said for learning something new every day. I always look forward to it, whether it be a new recipe, fact, or reading a new book.

On car trips I get lessons from my husband and I know he’s a learned man, perhaps genius. Sometimes an esoteric question comes up and I just know the answer. It could be anything from religious dogma to lyrics to a Broadway show or German palaces. And I don’t know that I know it, I just know it. Strange, but with a genius as a husband I have to try to keep up!

I’ve never been a birder, have been afraid of birds because I don’t know them but love them now and love learning their songs. The robins here are bigger than any I’ve ever seen, and the ground hasn’t thawed enough to bring the worms out but they’re patiently waiting and will probably grow even larger with the rainy season.

Thanks for sticking with me – your participation is valued. Cheers, Dee