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I’ve been told I love to ramble on, so why not pass along some of my ramblings from this past month to all of you!
Even though the weather is extremely nice this time of the year, it gives me time to take pictures of all the different birds in our area who are preparing to migrate north. I spotted the female and male Boat-tailed Grackle (top) at our local lake, the common Egrets are visitors all year long, and the Egyptian Goose with his beautiful plumage. Not many people like these geese because they are especially messy. But, you have to admit, they are such beautiful creatures. Do you love to birdwatch?
If you love to feed birds and squirrels are giving you a headache, try the bird feeder pole I use. I have not had an issue with squirrels since I got this one. Let’s just say, Mr. Squirrel and I aren’t friends anymore. 😎
Strawberry season is here!
It’s strawberry season in Central Florida right now and it doesn’t take long to fill up a bucket with these huge berries. I have been going to a u-pick farm for a couple of years now and I haven’t been disappointed yet. The rows are so clean, the weather was sunny and the most perfect temperature. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
The Strawberry Festival in Plant City is a huge event to go to this time of the year and if you are planning a trip to Central Florida soon, be sure to stop there.
Blueberry and blackberry season is right around the corner and I can’t wait to stock the freezer. If you are low-carb, berries are perfect to add to your daily meals.
what I’m watching & listening to
🎥 I watched Girl in the Basement and that movie gave me so much anxiety. So bizarre that you wonder how this story can be true.
🎥The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari documentary on Netflix was INTENSE and made me think about not ever doing something like that.
🎥 Mr. G and I have been closely watching the Murdaugh trail going on in the news past couple of weeks. I have watched several trials but this one has really been fun to follow. So much information and technology that really solves this case for sure. You can go to YouTube to News 19’s channel to watch the trial live or go back and watch it on your own time. Another good podcast to listen to and you can find this on YouTube also, is the Murdaugh Murders. There is so much more to hear about the corruption surrounding Alex Murdaugh.
🎧 I finished the Bone Valley podcast which is a great story about how the accused had to prove his innocence. I hope that story comes out with a documentary and to be able to see the story. Sometimes just hearing the story doesn’t help me catch the whole story. Are you the same way? Are you keeping up with the Moscow Murders? I can’t wait for more of this story to the surface which probably won’t come out until this summer the next time they go in front of the judge.
around the web
- Homemade Pretzel Bread
- DIY Oversized Greenery Branch (something I’ve been wanting to try)
- Pastel Transparent Sticky Notes (I love cute office stuff) 🥰
- This Printable Menu Planner
- How to Declutter Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
- How to Care for Houseplants in Winter – great tips 🪴
- UGG Tasman Slippers (I am wanting these so bad but waiting for big kid’s sizes to come back in stock to save $$. Order 2 sizes smaller than your regular size in Big Kids to save almost half the price) I also posted some dupes that are just a fraction of the price.
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getting ready for spring
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- Spring Farmhouse and Antique Finds
- It’s Time to Prepare Your Garden!
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What gorgeous birds! They are all so beautiful.
And yay for strawberry season. I love them so much!
Those are some beautiful birds! I love strawberries! Won’t be getting those up here for a while though, not with all the snow we’re getting, lol
Very cool on the strawberry season. I do love strawberries.
Lovely photos of the birds. I agree – they are beautiful!
Love this post and those bird pictures are everything! I want to get some plants to attract hummingbirds…. but the deer eat everything where I am 😉 I hate that I have to put a fence around everything if I want to grow something special but will do what I have to as I love seeing the birds like the ones you have pictures here! This strawberries look delicious too!
Some great products listed here that would work nicely for my home. Love the bird feeder!
Such beautiful birds! I love the start of strawberry season as well – I can’t wait to eat really ripe ones.
It sounds like you came across some pretty birds in your area. I love bird watching too.
Those birds at the beginning were very pretty, I should invest in a feeder too, the birdbath only does so much with attracting new feathered friends!
I’ve never heard of The Girl in the Basement but it sounds like a creepy book I read once. I’ll have to check it out.
Such beautiful birds! I love to bird watch as well. Those strawberries look tasty. We will have to check this festival out for sure!
Wow! What a really beautiful looking bird they are! Those strawberries looks really good! I enjoy reading this
Wow! Those are some gorgeous birds. I am tempted to watch the Murdaugh Murders series that they just launched on Netflix this weekend!
Carrie
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I absolutely love your bird photography! I’ve been doing the same. Observing the birds and snapping away with my iPhone and camera! I can’t wait for strawberry season here. I live in New England and I’m impatiently waiting for the warmer weather!
Oh girlfriend you know I love me some true crime! I love talking to you almost daily about the trial! Did you see that they are demolishing the house in Moscow?
I like to read creepy books. And the girl in the basement Sounds like one. Will have to check it out .
Your monthly ramblings are an absolute delight to read! I love how you effortlessly blend topics like birdwatching, strawberry season, and your entertainment choices. Your passion and enthusiasm shine through, making it engaging and relatable. I look forward to more of your delightful ramblings in the future! Keep up the great work!
We actually purchased a tiny strawberry plant a couple of months ago. Turns out they grow big and they grow fast! It has is about three feet long, however no strawberries have grown on it yet. I wonder if we will get strawberries from it this year. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos!
I do enjoy birdwatching and taking photos of birds when outside is one of my fav things to do. love that bird pole.. maybe will look for one for my yard as I do want to add more hummingbird feeders to my backyard..
I love to listen bird’s songs. They relax me. But I rarely see colorful birds over here! Those bird’s pictures are fabulous!
Those are amazing bird photos! And such a nice variety of species where you are.
I love strawberry season. Those strawberries look great! Things tend to get picked quickly around here so the picking isn’t always so good.
What beautiful birds! We have a feeder and sometimes we get lovely visitors but they don’t stay very long if our shih tsu is outside. She is quite loud. Those strawberries look divine!
Your bird photos at the top are stunning andI so love watching the birds too! I want to attract hummingbirds in the baddest of ways….so beautiful!
The bird photos are beautiful. I have a blue jay in my yard on occasion and I’ve seen cardinals too. But the blue jay is special to me because you don’t see them often.