thistle feeder update

 

Couldn't capture seven of them at a time, but did get these five.

in honor of the holiday

We were in search of love this afternoon and we found it: Little Tinker , a 1948 cartoon by Tex Avery, one of our favorites. Dan, Rhys, Douglas and I were all laughing out loud at this one.

better make those dinner reservations

Yes Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I took matters into my own hands and make reservations last week.

what is that?

 

Here at the Rettie household we believe in re-purposing. Mike turned a hockey stick into a holder for a thistle seed finch feeder. And the finches have found it, much to Gris-gris's disapproval. Or perhaps entertainment. I also sacrificed a pole from my long unused hand quilting frame to become the handle of a boat hook. Now if only we could turn some more things from the basement into useful items.

smile at a stranger

I have this habit of reading obituaries. Not necessarily brought on by advancing age, I think it is part of being a geographer. Cemeteries and obituaries, they give you some social history of an area and a population. Although with age it is startling to see people of your birth year being mentioned in these columns. This morning I came across one with a wonderful ending line. "In memory of Adriene, smile at a stranger, love bigger and make friends laugh. I don't know who Adriene was, but somehow I think I may have liked her. And the smile seemed to stay with me. After an incredibly grouchy Monday, Tuesday seemed to move along with much more ease.

Dean (our shop landlord) gave me flowers. Something that does occur somewhat regularly, and is greatly appreciated. I completed a new task in the shop I had been avoiding. We saw the Kiteboat, the Saildrone, and both Artemis and Oracle Ac72s out on the bay. The walk home was pleasant. I received two late Christmas presents. And I remembered to make a reservation for Valentine's dinner. Let's hope Wednesday continues with more smiles.