Bluebird – Photo: L. Weikel
A Promise
Today’s walk-about was, in a word, exquisite. Not only was the weather that perfect combination of warm sunshine and refreshingly brisk breezes, it was also a promise. Even if the wild winds that are whooshing outside right now usher in another spate of cold weather, we know the end of winter is close enough to taste.
Sitting with Karl out on our porch once again, shuffling and choosing our Medicine Cards* on the day, and enjoying a mug of coffee together is pretty close to my idea of heaven. But when we came upon this spectacular bluebird on our walk this afternoon, and it allowed me to get close enough for this amazing photo, we knew it was heralding a shift in the energies of the day, but also the season.
Looking at that photograph I feel a sense of awe. I also recognize a sense of un-self-conscious audacity in the attitude of this little bluebird.
A Snack
Recently we’ve barely had to fill the feeders. Of course, that’s due to the vigilant presence of our new Red-shouldered friends, who continue to whoop it up at all times of the day, sky-dancing and crying their sweet nothings to each other in raucous love-calls. The feeder birds must be getting hungry – it’s obvious their meals have been disrupted by raptor threats.
There’s no doubt tomorrow will be much cooler. I can hear the wind ushering in a cold front. At least there’s no rain in the forecast for the moment. If these March winds keep it up, though, I’m definitely going to have to go hunting for our porch pillows. They’ve probably ended up across a couple fields by now.
I’m sorry; I’m being lulled into the dreamtime by the whipping of the wind this evening. That, and the luscious feeling of having taken the long way today.
I hope more walks are on the horizon for this weekend. And maybe even some more bluebird encounters.
Don’t forget to plant some dream seeds! Spring is almost here. And a new cycle is starting.
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