Plants and Birds

Hello,

The Christmas cacti are at the end of the current blooming cycle, but two people who have just seen them were so impressed by the numbers of blossoms that I now see them with fresh appreciation. They still look good.

The most exciting thing is that the five amaryllis bulbs that are now in pots are all sending up a bud stalk. The summer in the shade has been good for them. What color will they be? That remains to be seen.

The two geraniums that are in pots are also looking very good and appear to be getting new bud shots. The broken branch in the jar of water is healthy, but not sending out roots. This year the begonias are alive, but not flourishing.

On our way to Des Moines, we were privileged to clearly see a mature bald eagle sitting in tree. Shortly after that sighting we saw a turkey striding though a field. We do not have bird feeders so I do not see so many birds by the house other than the one that lives in the Christmas wreath. It is hard to identify as it flies away as soon as the door is opened. The wreath has to stay up because it is sanctuary even though this bird poops on the cement. Sweeping does keep it fairly clean.

Leroy and I will be going to a movie tonight. I hope the streets are not too slippery. But at least we can hang on to each other. Hopefully we do not both slip at the same time. This morning there was a sheer strip of ice that did not bother car drivers, but was a bit hazardous for walkers. I walked like an old lady or if possible I used the grass.

Paula