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Through and Through Life: Bird Break

April 14, 2011 By Sandra Heska King

 

It’s been a long week.

A long day.

But it helps to stop

if even for a moment

to observe the birds

right outside my window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. journeytoepiphany says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:16 am

    Sandra,
    These pictures are amazing! The detail on the feathers, wow!

    • Sandra says

      April 15, 2011 at 9:40 am

      Thanks so much. I’m really loving my “big girl” camera.

  2. Anne Lang Bundy says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:31 am

    So amazing and so wonderful that the moments we spend with creation, away from the things that harry us, bring us into communion with the Creator in a way that does not fail to refresh.

    You’ve captured that here quite nicely, Snady. 😀

    • Sandra says

      April 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

      That’s where I find my center. I find the Creator in the midst of His creation.

  3. Lyla Lindquist says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Love that last one. You’re not the only one watching, it seems.

    Those moments keep us alive, Sandy. Keep taking them.

    (And I see your boys edged up their big lead over faltering Minnesota. I might have to go look at birds instead of baseball for a while.)

    • Sandra says

      April 15, 2011 at 9:50 am

      That’s my favorite, too. I should have asked for captions. It could go so many ways.

      Yes, I stayed up late (well, I dozed) to watch my boys win. And they managed a couple of walk-offs with the Rangers. I hope they can keep it up. I so want to spring for the MLB package. So expensive.

  4. Jennifer@GDWJ says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Ditto, Lyla’s comment. I had to laugh when I scrolled to that photo, with Mr. Bird staring back. (Or Mrs.?)

    Have a great weekend.

    • Sandra says

      April 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

      “Whatchu lookin’ at, dude?”

      I love birds–love how I can get up close with this new lens. Have to remind myself to switch up photos so I don’t bore everyone. 😉

      Love you, girl.

  5. Duane Scott says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:34 am

    It HAS been a tough week.

    I know everyone else here is chipper chipper chipper, but I’m just praying I can get through today so I can go home… and sleep till Sunday morning.

    Wow. I just rained on this parade.

    • Sandra says

      April 15, 2011 at 11:04 am

      You NEVER rain on my parade. Just you coming by has chippered me up. I appreciate you!

      And I’m praying with you to make it through today and get an extra deep dose of sleep to chipper you for the weekend. 😀

  6. Duane Scott says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Thank you Sandy.

    You sorta are awesome.

    Next Monday, I’m gonna try to be like you.

    -DS

    • Sandra says

      April 17, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      🙂 No, just be you.

  7. nance marie says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    yes it does help…so small and cute.

    • Sandra says

      April 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      They make me smile.

  8. Earlene Luke says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Love your pictures and writings and want to see more!

    Elderfox.Wordpress.com

    • Sandra says

      April 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Earlene. Welcome.

  9. HisFireFly says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Some incredible work here Sandy — like Audubon

    • Sandra says

      April 17, 2011 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks, Karin. But maybe not exactly Audubon worthy. . . 😉

  10. Melinda Lancaster says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Glad you stopped so you could share these lovely pictures with us.

    • Sandra says

      April 17, 2011 at 6:31 pm

      Glad you stopped to share with me. LYI.

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