Yesterday, I went shopping (and spent a small fortune).  Our local Walmart recently reopened and I reluctantly visited them. (Items I want and can’t buy any other place in Livingston.) I browsed every aisle because the floor-plan has changed dramatically!! I simply “had” to have the Snowman Sunflower Seed bird feeder. Isn’t it eye-catching? I didn’t “need” another feeder (I probably have two dozen total). Quandary: Where could I hang it so the squirrels wouldn’t get to it? I’m experimenting with the hook by the Bluebird house because the “baffle” might stop them.  Time will tell.

The many-years-old blue feeder is for the mealworms I feed my Bluebirds. To my delight, this morning I saw a couple on my alternate Bluebird house. It’s too early for them to build a nest and start a family. But they may return in February or March?!

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Your blogger identifies herself as a wounded bird right now. The holidays are coming and I’m slipping into depression. Holidays are all about “family” and I’m estranged from mine. One place on my list, yesterday: Our small Health Food store. I bought Saint John’s Wort and will faithfully take it over the next five or six weeks (six weeks to the New Year). Saint John’s Wort–and other supplements (because this “old lady” body needs a boost). Today, I’m planning to remain at home–no meals in the dining room, no interaction with other residents. I’m hurting!! (People can be so cruel!! I won’t elaborate.)

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The Houston TV meteorologist’ are predicting freezing temperatures Monday night. I purchased another indoor/outdoor thermometer to be positioned inside my tarp shelter. During the Winter, for the plants, I’d like to know how cold it gets. ~~ I take my garden seriously!! It’s my happiness!!

Full disclosure: My KIA had to be inspected and renewal of registration. Part of the expenses yesterday.

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