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So you think you can dance, well, read this February 9, 2007

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Especially in honor of the month of romance….The Sharp-tailed Grouse—flatland romantics.  So you think you can dance? Wait till you read about the wild courting rituals of the Sharp-tailed Grouse! Happy upcoming Valentine’s Day!

 

 

I picked up this interesting topic from Kathleen Gibson, Birding Editor, I love her stuff!  http://birding.bellaonline.com/

Fields Of Gold January 8, 2007

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I received this from a friend and I just have a need to pass it on especially since this is the time for New Year’s Resolutions.

The Daffodil Principle. . .

Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over.”  I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead “I will come next Tuesday”, I promised a little reluctantly on her third call.

Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn’s house I was welcomed by the joyful sounds of happy children. I delightedly hugged and greeted my grandchildren.

“Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in these clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and these children that I want to see badly enough to drive another inch!”

My daughter smiled calmly and said, “We drive in this all the time, Mother. “Well, you won’t get me back on the road until it clears, and then I’m heading for home!” I assured her.

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