I don't really feed the birds over the summer because there's plenty of natural food around for them. But as the plants die back, seeds become scarcer and the cold sets in, I get the feeders out. I have to admit, I'm pretty sloppy when I put things away, so they really needed cleaning and checking … Continue reading The Feeders Are Ready for Winter
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Winter Weariness
While we may not be having the horrendous weather some of my friends on the East Coast are having, we in Chicago, Michigan and the rest of the Midwest are having our own winter frustrations. This winter started out not too bad, but January and February have really kicked it up a notch. Record snow, … Continue reading Winter Weariness
Snow and More Snow
The last couple of weeks we have already had what feels like, and may turn out to actually be, a whole winter's worth of weather here in Chicago. The problem is, it's only early January. I grew up in the snow belt of Buffalo, so I should be used to this. But, over the last … Continue reading Snow and More Snow
Blog-Themed Christmas
The gifts under the tree this year from my kids definitely had a outdoor theme to it. My daughter has been one of my first blog followers, and even a photo contributor to my site, but who knew my 17 yr old boys paid attention at all? (To be honest, I may have given the … Continue reading Blog-Themed Christmas