I live in Montana and the last couple of weeks were really cold and snowy here. Like we got 3 ft of snow at my place as you can see a little of it. The snow reaches up to the base of my porch right now. I write this s I’m sitting on my porch actually listening to the sounds of the chickadees talking and my neighbors trying to clear their driveway of the ice and snow and the water dripping off my roof on one side from the snow melting. It is almost fifty degrees here today and comparatively it was in the single digits last weekend at this time.
I am listening to all of these sounds all mixed together at the same time and am thinking it is not yet spring but today certainly is showing the signs that nature and people are ready for some spring and new life and hopefully some good news for a change. I know I certainly am. The signs of the chickadees being back bring me hope. I love listening to them especially in the morning. It just makes me smile. I need these sounds to make me stop and listen to the sounds and relish what they mean.
My craft of working with natural and synthetic fibers is another way that I can connect with nature and be in the moment and remind myself of some of the good things in life. These are thoughts for the day. Until next time. Be kind to yourself always and take a moment to listen to the outdoor sounds.
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