Dr. Spring strolls through the center of town. He has just arrived and he makes no spectacle of himself. He simply observes. It is a beautiful, sunny day. A touch cool, perhaps, but the sun is warm on his face. He loves this town, these people. He knows them well and he thinks he knows what makes them tick. He has been watching them – … Continue reading Dr. Spring and the Sunny Day
Keep Singing…. We’re still Springing. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Continue reading Still Springing
I could say that SPRING HAS SPRUNG Cheer HOORAY! The deed is done. But like a song you can’t help singing Dear Sweet SPRING She keeps on SPRINGING. Indeed, my dear It’s just begun Fetch your basket It’s gonna be FUN! Early Spring in Indiana, 2016 Continue reading Springing
Winter Yields to Spring. The forest floor comes alive. The garden flowers emerge. Striving… Blooming… This is it. The moment is at hand! Spring is springing before our very eyes. It’s exciting. It’s awesome. Everyone is ready for Spring! But I must take a moment to say goodbye… Goodbye to the scene. Goodbye to the party. Goodbye to the back yard full of critters. … Continue reading Goodbye Winter Critters
If this adorable bird… Is a WOODPECKER. And if this… Hungry little dude… Is a WOODPECKER. Then it stands to reason that this airborne monstrosity… must be a PTERODACTYL! A RED… HEADED… PTERODACTYL. Don’t let anyone fool you into believing otherwise! Have a wonderful day, dinosaur lovers. 🙂 Continue reading Red Headed Pterodactyl
I’m like a Living Valentine, Bright and red up in the tree. Oh lookee there… She’s so fine! I hope she fancies me. I’m gonna fly over there And wish her all the best. I’ll ask her if she’d like to share A warm and cozy nest. Continue reading Living Valentine
THIS is the Good Life! Yeah Buddy! I could hang out here all day. And I mean hang…. This is JUST PERFECT. YIKES! Somebody’s watching. OOOHHH NOOOOO! He’ll show my belly on the internet! I just know it. I gotta split… Gaarrrumpphh. Urrrrrggggghhhh. There we go. I gotta think this through…. I know what I’ll do. I’ll turn around… Pretend like I’m leaving… Then pull a … Continue reading The Good Life
Look over the land with a naked eye The Boys in Bright Red are easy to spy A colorful band, They light up the land. They light the up trees, they light up the sky. But if the Boys look ever so great, They hardly compare to their beautiful mate. The song she can sing, Her beautiful wing. Those Boys are lucky, blessed by their … Continue reading Boys in Bright Red
I wear my tail as a coat I wrap it up near my throat If it’s piercing wind I fear I use it to protect my ear I know you think I’m fat and furry Please relax, you need not worry ‘Cause my tail, it’s more than a tool It’s a look – the height of cool If you ask my furry mate She will … Continue reading My Tail is My Coat
The Old Cherry Tree Gives up its wood Some things be Just as they should Warmth in the Winter Fire at Night A pretty red splinter Ready to light Today this day I’m hoping for you Of those New Year wishes A few come true! ‘Cause round about here With this pretty pretty wood The big New Year is looking pretty … Continue reading The Old Cherry Tree
In Jim's Garden 