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Snack Time

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Someone had brought the marmot colony a load of carrots and cucumber; very healthy snacks for them.

Everyone was fully enjoying this yummy treat except for the sentry marmot. He whistled repeatedly – their warning call is a very high-pitched, sharp alert – as a small group of people, although standing respectfully back, had gathered to watch them eat.

But this little guy was working really hard, too hard! He sounded the warning, jumped down to have a bite of cucumber, then jumped back up again and repeated. I walked away as I felt that they needed to be left alone to enjoy their yummies in peace.

Happy Monday.

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A Sunny Day

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In a reversal of the very unpredictable March weather we’ve been having, we recently had a sunny spring day.

Since it was a windless 16 C (61 F), sitting in the sun was wonderfully relaxing, somnolent, even …

… as I began to feel drowsy while enjoying a few minutes at my favourite bench.

And although there is still snow in the mountains, we had lovely sun and soft air here in the valley.

Happy Sunday.

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Moody Overcast

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I encountered this glowering, very moody overcast while out for my daily walk.

When I left home, there was a white overcast but nothing remarkable; 45 minutes later these blue-grey, menacing clouds had filled the sky. I barely made it home before the skies totally opened up and buckets of rain came pouring straight down; there was no wind. From inside, it was beautiful to see, but I’m glad I avoided that particular soaking!

Happy Saturday.

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Stopping to Smell the Coffee

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This good old saying always reminds us to pay attention, to notice and appreciate what’s around us and to slow down a bit so that we can. So here’s what I saw recently while slowing down to just … notice and appreciate.

Community garden flowers.
Napping mallards.
Blue sky buds.
A great view …
… and a coffee. 😊

Happy weekend and don’t forget to stop and smell the coffee (or tea).

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You’ve Come a Long Way

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The little cherry tree bud picture that I posted in February has done some growing! Here it is then …

February 25

… and now.

March 25

It’s not a great photo as the wind was blowing a lot and I couldn’t get a steady focus, but you can get the idea.

Here’s more of the tree itself in its lovely spot next to Okanagan Lake. Soon there will be cherry blossoms.

Happy Wednesday.

Sometimes, life is like that.