As the sun rises on a new year, take time to reflect on the old. Think of the things you learned, new friends you made, and old friends who passed on. Look ahead to the new year - what will you carry with you and what will you discard? Fresh hope for peace and prosperity, for new adventures and for happiness to us all.
While the thermometer may say it's cold outside, the sky is clear and sunny. My husky Sadie is sprawled out in the snow, enjoying the cold weather, while Kizzy, my Australian Shepherd, is sprawled out on the couch next to me, enjoying the pile of pillows. As I sit in front of the living room window, the sun streams in, making me feel warm and comfy. I'll take it as a good omen for the coming year.
Woke up very early this morning and poked my head out the back door. From somewhere nearby I heard a Great Horned Owl hooting. This is their mating season and within a month or so they'll be raising chicks. It's so curious to me why they would be raising a family in the dead of winter, when all of the other birds have the sense to wait for warmer weather. So much for the "wise old owl" theory! Then again, at this time of year there are fewer predators for their chicks and less competition for food. Ok, so maybe they're not so crazy after all.
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