Lesson 581: Hibernation

Hi there, Readers.

Eloise here.

Pale skin.

Tired eyes.

Dark circles, and all.

No, I'm not sick.

Just looking and feeling 

like most of those in my community,

tired out from the long winter.

We had three straight days with temps

in the teens this week.

I'm looking forward to the days when 

I don't have to open the door

and brace against the cold.

I've been watching my feral cat colony all week.

I'm trying to land my cat calendar cover shot.

I've seen it on three separate occasions

 and missed it each time.

At night when the coop is lit up with the warming light,

the kitties go inside and peek out the windows.

The cats will look out the windows

and all you can see is the shadowy outline 

of their little heads

with pointed ears!

I haven't been able to get the shot quick enough.

They are so skittish.

I even ran out into the yard

 through the snow

 in my socks

to try to get the shot.

I want spring,

but I'm willing to let it be cold a bit longer

so I can get my Cat Chow Calendar cover shot

that I've been so desiring.

I love watching those cats,

but so does Hazel.

I didn't notice my reading glasses in tooth reach

when I snapped this shot of Hazel.

I found one lens in the living room

and the bow by the food dish.

I found this on Pinterest,

so this chewing must really be A Thing.

My dog watches the cats,

and the cats watch the birds.

The birds really enjoy the feeders this time of year.

This blue jay was watching me!

He'd tilt his head quizzically,

trying to figure out what I was doing.

And once he did....

he mooned me!

These three crows followed me around the park

in the early morning of my 48th birthday.

I came back cold but invigorated,

with a birthday breakfast ready--

hot coffee,

pancakes,

and homemade maple syrup

tapped from our trees.

With the weekend melt expected to begin tomorrow,

critters 2 legged

and 4 legged

will be on the prowl.

We are ready to come out of hibernation.

American Idol season is underway.

If you have heard the chatter about Alejandro

and missed his audition,

here it is.

Watch a person who I believe 

represents someone who is truly gifted.

Slow stretch,

big yawn,

and get moving out of your hibernation.

Eloise