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A little hope of spring

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Category: gardening among the rocks | Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:01 am

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It had been a rough winter for the little Washington chickadee. Winter here was usually pretty predictable, cold with lots of rain. Sometimes a little snow, not much though. But snow so deep that a little bird's usual forage was covered completely for days, or rain that left his favorite places underwater, well, that was a bit much. So he just focused on getting through each day, some of which ended with him hungrier than when he'd started. Then, when it seemed the dismal weather would never end, a sudden downpour of icewater forced the little chickadee into a hollow beneath a crooked old fir tree. There, in the sheltered space, was a miracle, a hint of the promise of spring, of blackberries and sunshine. The chickadee opened his beak wide, and rejoiced in song.


2.5"X3.5" ATC mixed-media


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toni wrote on Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:05 pm:

What a cute narrative to go with the very pretty painting.

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glendann wrote on Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:16 pm:

I love the painting Mary.You narated it wonderful.Soon Spring will appear .

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Frank wrote on Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:33 pm:

That was lovely Mary as is your painting. Where shall you hang it?
Do you write also?

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Sjoerd wrote on Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:00 am:

That is a nice painting and story. That little chickadee looks like a puffed-up and warm little ball of feathers.

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eileen wrote on Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:07 am:

Mary you should write and illustrate childrens books. Your painting and your words would look soooo good in print!!

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cajunbelle wrote on Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:26 am:

Mary, the painting and story are wonderful. Thanks for the touch of spring, it warmed my soul.

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CritterPainter wrote on Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:16 am:

That was my dream, eileen. lost it somewhere along the way, alas, though it was my field of study in college.
Thanks so much for your kind comments.

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Droopy wrote on Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:16 am:

Your picture is lovely, and the little story is perfect. I can almost hear his song.

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Myrna wrote on Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:48 am:

I love it too!

Can you do more!

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cuatro-gatos wrote on Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:46 pm:

You must have a keen understanding of nature and you seem very connected to it. Really enjoyed this entry.

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