This and That... for my 700th Post....

Wow, I can hardly believe I have posted

 700 times.

I began this blog as part of an

online art project I was involved in,

and it just went from there.

I have shared many parts of my life...

like I've said in the past....

enchantments, fragments, oddments

and things that make me smile.

I have received some great feedback,

encouragement, support and more.

Thanks to everyone!

I have really enjoyed getting to know you ALL.

---Yvonne

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This and That...

Saturday, a group of British birders

stopped in front of my house.

They got out of the van,

all armed with binoculars.

  They were looking at birds in the trees.

My husband and I were outside,

so we struck up a conversation with them.

I invited them to my back patio

for shade, and to watch the birds.

They were so friendly and nice,

and so interested in the hummingbirds especially,

a bird they don't have in England they told me.

I told them about non drought years,

when I have dozens flying about,

but this year only a few have showed up.

I enjoyed the birders very much.

Now they are on their way south,

to visit the birding centers in the valley.

Birders are a special kind of people!

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Well, looks like something loves the drought.

The cactus!

It is now just coming into bloom.

Many, many unopened flowers right now,

but soon, they will be covered

with delicate flowers,

in yellows, and oranges.

This week I am traveling up to Cuero,

the Wildflower Capital of Texas,

so hopefully I will get lots of great photos to share.

I hope you find a way to....

Savor the Day!

Yvonne