Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Oriole

A calm morning, mostly cloudy but did see a bit of sun and 45 degrees.

I had my usual walk around the cemeteries, the ball park and around town.
Made a stop at the library to drop off a DVD.

John and Prim were out walking and 
a walker around the ball park.
I've seen her a couple of other times too but don't know her name yet.
A couple fisherman at the pond.

Some pictures I took along my way.


 




Sunrise is 6:11
I'm liking these light mornings.

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Got another load of laundry out on the line.
Made some potato salad for supper tonight.

Then I sat down and finished reading my latest book.
Famous Last Words by
Gillian McAllister
A sentence from the back of the book reads,
A new mother's world is upended when her husband commits a terrifying crime.
It was a page turner for me.

I looked out of the window and saw that it was raining and my
clothes were still out on the line.
So I had to bring in wet clothes and hang them on the drying rack!
Took a gamble and didn't win today.

Thanks to those who corrected me on the bird yesterday
telling me it was an Oriole.
Today it was on the front porch looking in.



Wasn't that nice out this afternoon so I ended up staying inside.
Just puttered about.

That's going to be it for today.
Hope you enjoyed your Tuesday.
Thanks for popping in.
🙂HappyK❤️

✏️Comment replies:
Tom - Yes, the long barn does have some kind of curtains for bad weather days.

16 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

You've made a new feathered friend! He must want to be famous in Blogland.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Your photos are lovely, and your potato salad sounds great. Getting laundry done is always great!

Tom said...

...an oriole, I haven't seen one in years. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful they are.

Michelle said...

A beautiful oriole!

Marcia said...

My daughter claims to have heard an oriole recently but hasn't seen it yet. We may have spotted its next from last year at the top of a tree but don't know if they reuse the same nest.

diane in northern wis said...

Oh I love orioles. We only see them in May though. Then they're gone.

Debby @ My Shasta Home said...

What a sweet little bird. I don’t believe we have an orioles in my neck of the woods.
BTW - my short-lived blogging hiatus bit the dust so I’m back.

Granny Marigold said...

Your oriole is a very handsome bird. I know they are found in this area but not often in town I guess. Not even by the lake.

Granny Marigold said...

I forgot to say that I looked up that book on our library's site. 64 holds on 32 books. I guess I'll wait until it's not so new anymore.

Mandy said...

That oriole is gorgeous! My Merlin birding app keeps picking up one in my backyard, but I haven't spotted him yet. I have never seen one in person.

Deb J. in Utah said...

Hi Karen. What a pretty little bird that is keeping you company these days. I'm going to have to look that book up. It sounds very interesting! Have a good Wednesday. See you then!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful landscapes and I love the Oriole.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Ann said...

How nice that the bird came back for another visit.

Bill said...

Beautiful skies and the oriole is wonderful to see.

Lowcarb team member said...

Those skies are lovely.
Nice to see the oriole too.

All the best Jan

ellen b. said...

That oriole is stalking you. :) Beautiful Spring morning photos!