In Like a Lion

Ah, enter February.  Wasn't it MARCH, that is said to come in like a Lion and go out like a lamb?  Is it "global warming", "La Nina", "El Nino" or just that infinitessimal shift in the earth rotation that is changing weather patterns all over Mother Earth? I doubt that I will ever know the answer to that question, and I need not know.  I just need to BE ~ to SEE, HEAR, and FEEL all that comes my way, and to share those blessings to the best of my ability.

So today, as I watch the bluejays, crows, gold finches and countless other birds getting stocked up on the seeds from my newly-filled feeders, I too am making preparations for what the Creator may throw at us tomorrow.  I have wood for the fire, coffee & comfort food for body & soul. Tonight, the bathtub will be filled with water in the event of a power outage (so I can still FLUSH), the flashlights and candles will be pulled out and accessible, the stove-top percolator brought out of hiding... snow shovels will be lined up, the bucket of "safe paws" ice melter set just inside the door.  What am I forgetting?? Oh yeah ...empty SD cards for my camera... I'm ready!!  And do you know what happens when I am this prepared?  Usually, not much.  I could deal with that too.

Be safe, where-ever you are.  Be happy, whatever you are doing.  Be grateful, for all that has been given to you.  My cup is always at least half full, and more often than not, overflowing.  That is my wish for you today and every day.   So long, January, see ya next year. Welcome, February. Bring it on♥

Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find money cannot be eaten.  ~ Cree Prophecy