Sandi Ault came and read two chapters from her new release, "Wild Indigo".
She was dressed in gorgeous, embroidered, beaded, black leather.
A beautiful story told by a beautiful author.
First editions sold out. Reorder is on the way. A fun outing on a snowy evening.
and birds.
All of the regulars came to say, "Hello."
We received about 1 1/2 inches of snow.
I want to do the forced bulbs earlier, mid December for January blooms.
I still can not find the name of this exotic flower. I am calling them, "Bird" flowers. The petals are like velvet with tiny feathers.
Snow is in our forecast for this afternoon and evening. A friend is coming to spend the day with me and the birds.
He could be the Sharp-Shinned Hawk.
The difference is in size and the tail feathers.
Sharp Skinned is smaller.
Sharp Shinned has squared off tail feathers. Even this close I still cannot tell.
I have "Birds of Kentucky" playing inside.
He seemed to be listening.
He only stayed for about two minutes.
I was able to get a few photos.
Even on the coldest mornings the Carolina Wren sings a sweet song
and gets a meal worm!
The Downy Woodpeckers are so cute as they check for safe passage to the suet.
Even the female Cardinal comes for sunflower seeds. The north wind is blowing, the wind harp is playing, the gardens are alive. I am filled with joy.
Ice was on the inside of the back storm door.
The back pond was frozen over.
Snow Penguin did not mind.
Bitter cold for the rest of the week. The lilies are opening filling the house with the smell of spring.
The males and females look alike.
So far both of our Mocking Birds are getting along.
I saw them fly off together.
The cribbage tournament is on going. I am "Little Yellow" my husband is the "Black Knight".
Six happiness points!
The seed orders are in. Tonight I feed the meal worms.
From my readings I have learned she will stay in this area. She will return and maintain her holes. She is about 9 inches long. Perhaps her mate will come too.
A local flock of geese grazed by the fence in the cemetery.
Black-capped Chick-a-dee comes to the new porch feeder. He is about the size of Brown Creeper.
I like being at my desk.
As he spiraled around the front Maple tree I would catch a spot that the light would shine just right.
and stepped outside. I have been watching for Brown Creeper.
From the north window I watched the male Cardinal in the front maple tree until he flew.
Out the west window I could see him perched.
Off he flew and Mocking Bird perched up. I moved a couple of items off my desk so I had a better view. Mocking Bird has a mate. We saw her this afternoon.
My husband brought home three bouquets yesterday.
Flowers help me when the temperatures are so cold.
I have never seen these flowers. 
They seem to have feathers on each petal. I am looking forward to seeing them in full bloom! The forced bulbs are coming along too. They should bloom in a week or two.
