Wednesday, May 16, 2012


 Spring is well underway here on Prince Edward Island and it's about time I gave a shout out.  It seems that I catch up once per season.   Life is rolling along well enough here in the hollow. The frogs are lulling me to sleep at night and the birds are singing me awake in the morning. I've had a grey heron visiting the pond.  Islanders are used to seeing great blue herons and I've never heard about the grey herons coming here.  I am pleased this cousin is finding my pond homey. New Blogger is not allowing me to put the grey heron shot in the center, where I would like it.



The vegetable garden is well underway and spring seems a bit early in some ways.  We had major frosts every morning last week so I won't be fooled into buying tender plants or planting tender seeds yet. I've spent quite an enjoyable bit of the spring hiking in the woods.  I had bouquets of Mayflowers on the kitchen table and everyone who came in thoroughly enjoyed sticking their noses deep, deep, inside, filling themselves with a perfume like no other.


Everyone is the family is doing well.  We are all weathering changes in our lives and growing along the way.  This little sweetie is talking a blue streak and reads to Baxter and her Mom and Dad.  She can say her name which is three syllables and can say part of the alphabet.  She just turned 16 months and is still a happy, happy person, the main personality trait she was born with.  She is expecting a baby sister in late summer.

I am painting a lot. Since mid winter I've watched the Decorah Eagles livestream and used them as a muse to paint an eagle that turned out really well. I always have lots to do and spring brings even more.  I'm as busy as a wet hen, as they say, as I'm sure you are too.  I am still photographing, painting, making jewelry and glass pieces and staying a cre8ive one.  Happy spring!


 
Again, Blogger won't let me put this picture in the center.

8 comments:

nan said...

I am always happy to see a post from you here! Happy season. The grey heron is very cool.

Carol Tiffin James said...

You are as wonderfully descriptive with words as you are with a camera... By the way, it must be you who initiated several birthday cards from Canada to come Mom's way... It's been so exciting for her, and I want to thank you so much! You're the only person I "know" in Canada, so it must have been your efforts. :-) You're so gracious; please thank your friends for me.

Cuidado said...

Thanks, Nan. I'm still posting daily at my Shutterchane blog. I'm still visiting your blog too. Isn't spring wonderful!

Cuidado said...

Carol, I've asked friends from Canada and several from Europe to send cards. I think it is a great idea and my friends do do. We are all of an age that we have elderly parents - if we are that lucky, still - and recognize your feelings of wanting to do something special for your beloved mom.

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful shots you've made, thanks.

Gwen Buchanan said...

One of my favourite scents is Mayflower and I haven't seen a mayflower in years.. So wonderful to view the herons.. love those long legged plumed birds..

Cuidado said...

Bob, my photos are snapshots beside your masterpieces.

Cuidado said...

Gwen, I have a few favorite places to find mayflowers. They are very special. Herons are in my pond all the time but this one is different. Enjoy your spring!