When we rely upon laws to enforce decent behavior, we end up spending our hard-earned money on attorneys. Rather than legal recourse, I’m on a mission to amp up my personal charm and collaborative kindness. Good manners are contagious.
Let’s get viral together.
Winnie Nielsen says: All four legged Jersys are safe and sound @MJF!!
Brrrrr, good morning MaryJane!! It is 38 here and Bump and I are out here on the porch snuggled in the fleece blanket and watching birds . After such a long hot Summer , it feels absolutely glorious drinking hot coffee and having chilly air to breathe in! My poor cardinals are looking a bit chilly and Bump buried himself under the blanket .
MaryJane says: Wonderful image of your and Mr. Bump snuggled up outside. I am about to have my first cup of tea–still in my PJs.
Winnie Nielsen says: Wow, what striking colors!! I know this sounds dumb, but my first thought reminds me of the froth on top of a rich Latte. Not sure why that came to mind, but the contrast is just poignant.
MaryJane says: This is my newest bull, Ian, about 14 months old. A fine specimen and my best bull yet. He is Lacy Lou’s boy. Just because there’s froth on the rooftop doesn’t mean there isn’t fire in the furnace:) Good morning Winnie!
CJ Armstrong says: I could tell he was a “boss man”! Handsome fellow!
Winnie Nielsen says: This looks like a hawk? We have a neighborhood resident Red Tailed Hawk who shows up in the trees in and around our yard and does his piercing cry. Squirrels be ware!!
Also, two days ago in the afternoon, I heard our first Sand Hill Cranes overhead. It is now time for their annual visit to our state and they are majestic and beautiful. When they fly over in V formation with their ancient calls to each other, it makes me hopeful that there are still untouched areas of beauty which continue despite the messes in the World.
terry steinmetz says: I know this is a hawk, but what kind?
MaryJane says: I think it’s a red-tail hawk. Jasper better watch out.
Lisa Von Saunder says: ooh red tailed hawk? we have alot of them here in amishland
for Dec 1 as we think of Christma gifts I send you this quote :
” I open the door. The gorgeous guest from afar sweeps in. In her hands are her gifts-the gifts of far seeing moments. the gift of mornings and evenings,the gift of spring and summer, the gift of autumn and winter. She must had searched the heavens for boons so rare.” – Abbie Graham
Winnie Nielsen says: Lisa, this quote is beautiful!! Thank-you for sharing here.
MaryJane says: In her hands are her gifts ….
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I love the colors of this outhouse. This snowy scene brings to mind how families had to have a plan for keeping a path open for everyone during hard winter months. I am wondering what people might have done to make it easier and safer for older and more frail family? Grandparents or disabled family members would have been especially challenged and falling must have been a huge problem.
Happy Friday MaryJane!
happy second half of winter solstice Maryjane !
And happy second half of winter to you, Lisa! And Merry Christmas:)
Disabled family members would not have went to the outhouse. There was a lot of use of chamber pots. No need to leave the house.
Really like pictures of outhouses. Reminds me of how blessed I am. On my blog I did a post about the old outhouse that still stands (barely) just across from my old farmhouse. Happy to have an inside loo.