I got a text from Abby Monday that she was ready to start her yoga class again after taking the month of December off and though I'd been fairly good at doing my home practice during that time and pretty consistent in January, had even already done my routine that morning, I had more than one muscle speak up Monday night during class. I'm glad to be back to the Monday and Wednesday routine.
Weird dreams last night that I sort of remember. In one I was sleeping and woke up to see my husband dressed in a button down shirt tucked into his pants (you have to know my husband to know how unusual that is) as he was leaving the house early. Asked him where was he going and he said he wanted a chance to win one of the seats on the Endeavor (a shuttle ride into space) and he was going to give his presentation (why he should get a spot). I was so angry. And you didn't tell me? I'd like a chance to do that too. You were just going to sneak off? Did you not want to share the experience with me? Weird, right? Everything about that was weird. The other dream is much foggier but I was home asleep when I heard a commotion. The 'authorities' were coming to get me (I have no idea why) and we were trying to keep them out and then I and some guy managed to escape out of the house and into van and drive away but they managed to follow us and we abandoned the van. They caught up with the guy but I ran off through some dense growth and around some houses and then I climbed over a sheet metal enclosure and fell in where there were two children playing and the caregiver came out to see who I was and that's all I remember. What was that all about. The unconscious mind can be truly bizarre.
Lots of bird activity at the feeder...cardinals, chickadees, titmice, inca and white wing doves, house finches, sparrows, bluejays, warblers, even a goldfinch or two. I came back from my sister's house Monday to see a damn squirrel on the bird feeder. Chased it off. Didn't see how it got up there but I moved the ceramic elephant plant stand much farther away in case it had jumped from it. So far haven't seen another one manage to get on but I did watch one squirrel try several times yesterday without success. It seemed a little flummoxed by the hood like what the hell is this.
Some regeneration going on out there. So far the crinums, spider lilies, ground orchids, roses, and rock roses.
My potted red bud tree is totally confused by the warm weather, currently 75˚ and still climbing. Three weeks ago we were having lows in the teens.
as is the maple tree which lost its leaves only a week or so ago and started blooming almost the very next day.
Too soon ladies, too soon! But yeah, no such thing as global warming even though the last 7 or 8 years have been the hottest on record. Even the birds seem confused about if they should be stocking up seed for the winter or flirting for mates.
I mentioned previously the yew trees were going through a major leaf drop as a result of sustained temps in the teens and twenties the week before Christmas. Here's the deck today with some oak leaves mixed in. I had already cleared off one carpet of leaves.
I need to cut the frozen and falling over banana trees down to the ground but It is so windy out there today, sustained 8 mph with gusts to 13 mph so says the weather app and the wind chimes are ringing steadily. It's the kind of wind that runs you indoors after awhile. Maybe Friday as tomorrow is my volunteer day.
Of all the wagers against gangster squirrels, I hope you reign supreme. I simply removed the bird feeder. Birds are just as grateful for the constant water supply I offer. Will try your creation if it works. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteOops! I forgot. Things are greening here in Katy, too. Sometimes dreams are easy to figure out but there are many stumpers too. My grandmother always had dream books on hand. LOL. What gives me pause, is when some dreams come true. I try to jot down dreams in my journal if they warrant examination or mention.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
Those squirrel photos are hilarious. I think your dreams mean that you just want to get the heck out of dodge!
ReplyDeleteLooking at your squirrel photos reminds me so much of the days we fed birds in our yard and how much the squirrels drove us CRAZY! We did finally put up a baffle that mostly kept them away, but they are smart and relentless in their pursuits.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your dreams. I used to remember dreams in exhaustive detail. Back in 2011 I had a "neurological event" which left me unable to remember my dreams at all. I really miss those night-time stories.
I hope the weather gets back to some sense of normal. It's a good thing there's no climate change, otherwise I'd be worried.
Probably not a dream, the authorities really are after you . Squirrels put them up to it I reckon. They are pissed! Squirrels can't be bothered with our bird feeder, too much trouble and they know that we get nuts from cost co - put them out by the flower pots, Squirrels are glad for cost co!
ReplyDeleteMy word, you have vivid dreams! Don't give up on the battle with the squirrels - it may be a long campaign!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you love to know how that squirrel got onto the feeder?! I wish you had video of it. I bet acrobatics were involved.
ReplyDeleteIt must be the season for crazy dreams! Glad some of your plants are coming back, but yeah, maybe a little too soon.
I'm betting on the squirrels every time in the end!
ReplyDeleteI'm having narrative dreams which I remember, too. Quite interesting events which take me a minute on waking to realize they were dreams and I don't have to act on them.
Those wily squirrels! I swear to you- I saw one knock another squirrel off a branch the other day. The poor thing hit the ground with a splat. I'd never seen anything like that before.
ReplyDeleteI've got plants coming back too. High of 75 today, supposedly. And then it's going to get chilly again. And this is winter.
Glad your yoga class is back.
This could be your squirrel season. I am looking forward to the next episode.
ReplyDeleteWould you want to take a ride on the Endeavor? I don't think I would!
ReplyDeleteI think the squirrels always find a way to get to the seed...they don't give up!
When I was out at San Bernard last weekend, I noticed the wild iris leaves are about 8" tall. They always bloom sooner than I think they should, since I apparently have been imprinted with a midwestern understanding of when spring begins. When I first began roaming around with my camera, I often was as much as two months 'off schedule.' Now, when I look through my archives from the last five years, it's clear as can be that by late January things are clipping right along. I'd better get busy!
ReplyDeleteSquirrels are nothing if not persistent. Those pics of them under the dome are hysterical.
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