This or That Rural Thursday

It's a dreary day here today.

We had a much-needed rain yesterday and today it is overcast.

I like dreary days.

I slow down.  I allow myself more time to do some things I enjoy;

reading, crocheting, cross-stitching and taking photographs. 

The light of a dreary day is perfect for photography.

Sounds strange, I know, but the colors of your subject are not washed out by the sun.

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In farm news, the chickens are enjoying their first flock block.

Firsts with chickens are always fun!  They're very cautious creatures.

I purchased two flock blocks yesterday and after much hesitation on their part to get close enough to try it they are now surrounding each block, standing on top of it, whatever it takes to peck at this yummy treat!

Mmm, good eatin'!

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Till next time,

Signs of Spring

In February.

Each day I'm noticing new signs of life around the property.

The other day, I spotted my azaleas starting to bloom.

These azalea blooms surprised me this year and I realized that I've not been anticipating Spring as much as I was last year.  Last Winter was harsh for everyone, even here in Florida, and from all the blogs I read last Winter I believe we were all anxious for the warmer Spring weather and the sense of hope and renewal that comes with the season.  I know that enduring the colder temperatures of last year made me long for and anticipate Spring much more so than this year.  

We've had many Spring-like days here already; bundled up in the morning but by the afternoon the layers are coming off, the house is opened up,  and I'm sitting on the porch crocheting, cross-stitching or reading a book.   Ah, isn't Spring here already?

Maybe that's why I was surprised to see the azalea blooms.  I'm beginning to see signs of new life around here telling me that Spring is not here yet but promises to come very soon!

How 'bout you?  Have you been anticipating Spring or is it sneaking up on you too?

Till next time,