Howdy Folks,
I wrote this story about Springtime for our friend Jessica
Lynn of Earth Song Ranch for her newsletter.
If you want excellent herbal blends for your pets and horses, be sure to check with Jessica.
Springtime
For most of us, Springtime took its good old time drifting
in, but it appears to have stopped by for a visit almost right on schedule.
Here in Appomattox, VA the past few days have brought closer to summer than
spring temperatures. We've already touched the mid-eighties! Completely dashing
my hopes for a white Easter. We missed a white Christmas, even though we had
just about the most snow ever recorded, so I was looking for a white Easter.
I'm fond of all seasons, love to see the changes. Each
season has its gifts and promises. No single season do I hold favorite and my
joy comes in the changes of the beauties of nature.
Summer brings the full
blooms of flowers, wild and domestic. Busy birds feeding fledglings, hummingbirds
buzzing at the feeders, beautiful full foliaged trees, half grown deer bouncing
with their mommas – lightning bugs and thunderstorms too. Rides through the
woods taking in the beauty, the birds, and the sounds. The evening call of the
Whippoorwill. Fall changes the landscape and scenery, painting the forests and
mountains with colors so spectacular I must stop my mare as we ride and take in
the view. Pumpkins and squash from Ravishin' Robbie's garden. Flocks of birds
gathering in preparation of the coming winter. Winter brings a quietness, a
resting time. Rides along sparkling snow covered trails, winter birds, and
animal tracks in the snow. Birds at the feeders putting on shows to delight. Evenings
snuggled inside with my Ravishin' Robbie. Oh yes, and Christmas too.
Springtime brings a gentle awakening. Riding trails lined
with dozens of delicate wildflowers, birds in their most magnificent plumage
courting and building nests. My favorite, Bluebirds checking out nest boxes, by
middle spring Ravishin' Robbie's hummingbirds are back buzzing her feeders. Courting
songs of birds of all species filling the air, especially during Coffee Clutch
in the mornings. Trees sporting brand new bright green leaves, spring peepers singing
into the darkness. And Robbie's strawberry rhubarb pie.
Springtime is here and rebirth is in full bloom. Treat
yourself to some time on the trail, in the gardens or on the porch to take it
all in.
Gitty Up ~ Dutch Henry
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