(THE TWENTIETH LETTER FOR THIS SERIES)
- the Letter "T" Prompts are:
(A) Starts with the Letter "T";
(B) "Tree" (Tom's choice);
(C) A Favorite; and
(D) Reflections.
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(A) Starts with the Letter "T": "Tadpoles" starts with the letter "T". This is a copy of the pictorial explanation for children of how they turn into Frogs which was included with our Houston Chronicle for Sunday, April 26, 2020.
(B) "Tree" (Tom's choice): This tree is a palm tree along our back yard fence.
(C) A Favorite: "They" are gone. They being Mana Dove and Baby Bird. Baby has finally hatched, she was sitting on our shoe wiping rug at the front door. Mrs. Jim shooed a little rabbit that was watching from down at the curb. Rabbits do eat small birds. I went back in for a camera.
Baby likes being gone and was gone by the time I returned with the camera. But last night before bedtime both mother and kid they were back in their nest in a niche under the eves at the house and garage intersection.
Now this morning Mana Dove and Baby Bird have gone again, all day so far. Probably they went to be with Mama's brood of three others born about a month ago. Adios (Watch "Adi Beagle Dog play after her bath goes wild!" on YouTube https://youtu.be/Ca20rBjwpcI)
(D) Reflections: This is a 'walk picture,' along the other side of the street at the end of our block. That street is between the smaller trees and the house.in the background. There is a sidewalk over there also, parallel to this one in the foreground.
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My Two Questions (you can answer just one if you wish):
(1) What comes to mind when you think of a "Tree"? I think of a large Tree that was back home at the edge of our grove. I had built a nice Treehouse in it. Zombie trees are my favorites to find.
(2) When was the last Birthng thing event you have have had lately or some other time in your life that you would like to share? Our oldest great granddaughter was due to have us a new Baby Girl Great Greatgranddaughter yesterday. That didn't happen, maybe today she will come.
Bonus Questions:
(1) What is your favorite "T"word? This time it will NOT be "Taxes". I am thinking they need to go up with all the Bailout Money that Congress is passing out. We are in a low bracket so maybe our Bailout Checks will cover our dues.
(2) When did you last see a Tadpole? I have NEVER SEEN A TADPOLE that I know of. Do they really exist?
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The fine print:
- [Click on any picture for larger, click it again for extra large]
- I am linked with Tom of "Backwoods Travel" (Link to Tom's Weekend Reviews)
- The pictures are all mine and rights are reserved to me under Copyright Law.
- I am also linked this week with James, (click here for his Reflections Photos).
1. What comes to mind when you think of a "Tree"? Shade when it's hot. Love to sit in my lawn chair under a tree and read.
ReplyDelete2. When was the last Birthng thing event you have have had lately or some other time in your life that you would like to share? We were there when our granddaughter had Audi. Not in the birthing room, but in the waiting room. It was nine years ago.
Bonus Questions:
1. What is your favorite "T"word? Thankful. I'm most thankful for so many things.
2. When did you last see a Tadpole? Last spring. We've not been to the boat in over two months.
Have a fabulous day and weekend, Jim. 😎
Nice reflections in the pond. Very clear.
ReplyDeleteI love that Palm Tree - two of my neighbors have planted them here - one lost the tree the other is doing well. I think they have to sit out and get comfortable before planting and they need to be in twos.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tree is HUGE here in Kennesaw, GA by the Kennesaw Battlefield - I know it has to have been a baby tree at the time of the civil war. It lost it's mate a couple years ago - too much concrete around it - I fear for it now to survive. sandie
Got our tax stuff into the accountant this week. Done! And early since they moved the deadline to June. LOL
ReplyDeleteBirthing - once had a robin's egg on our porch.
Hi Jim,
ReplyDeleteI love palm trees, maybe because we sure don't have them in New Hampshire, or maybe because I miss them after living in Arizona for 15 years. Either way, I only see them now on vacations. Who knows when our next one will be, so sad. We had planned to be in Arizona and Colorado for a May 8th graduation and then Mother's Day. I wish the COVID "stuff" could just be over. MY state is still on lockdown until May 31. Have a good week.
Dawn
...I have yet to see TADPOLES this year.
ReplyDelete...neat TREE!
...our THEY are still in the nest here.
THANKS Jim for stopping by, TAKE care and stay safe.
Congratulations on the new baby girl - in advance <3 Exciting days or hours you are living. Your palm tree is stunning, I don't like old spruces, but I'll always remember a gigantic one that stood in the yard of my childhood home. Plus another tree is apple tree - stunning when blooming.
ReplyDeleteLove the reflection on the pond. Nice post! When I think of tree, I remember a cottonwood tree my dad planted in our East yard. It was right outside my bedroom window. I loved hearing the rattle of leaves at night when we were blessed with a cool summer breeze. (no air conditioning) My favorite T word would be Texas. Miss living there, but don't miss the traffic in the city. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteNice reflection! Good thing there are lots of shady trees along your walk because I know how hot it gets in Texas.
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection Jim Handkerchief tree. and the word THANKS. I have seen many tadpoles in my life nit none recently. Stay safe and have a great week ahead
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