Yours truly went shopping yesterday afternoon for bird seed–and groceries. Tractor Supply received over $100.00–and “my birds” are worth every penny!! I added dog treats, too, because I’m giving goodies to David’s dog, Poncho, and Richard’s dog, Rosie.

‘Tis the season!! I want to lavish my critters with good food, too.

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Count them; I think there are fifteen!!

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Postscript, Saturday, December 5, 2015: Pictures taken through the window so reflections, and distortion. ~~ I suspect the “red-head” is a Woodpecker but not enough markings for me to know which family.

True, I have lots of tree limbs and several Shepherd’s Hooks. However (for many months), I’ve planned for chains hanging from tree limbs. Right now, I have wind chimes hanging from two… but will have hanging baskets next Spring.

(Click each picture to enlarge so easier to view the chain.)

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Yesterday, I purchased hose clamps to secure the “limbs” on the Feeding Station. They are attached, and spray painted black to blend in.

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Why are human beings so cruel?? Mass shootings!!

San Bernardino, California!! That’s just “down the road” from where I lived for over forty years.

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Spousal abuse; dead and injured children. The TV news has an overload of negative stories.

I add “neglected, rejected Seniors.” My circle of acquaintances is ninety-nine percent “seniors.” Most of us have the same sad story of rejection by children. Why are human beings so cruel?

I’m particularly depressed at this time of year (holidays). Today, I’m actually physically sick as I ponder “Why are human beings so cruel?”.

A beautiful, sunny morning. I spent hours puttering in the yard–and filling bird feeders. (The birds are so happy!!)

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A friend–“just passing through”–stopped to visit with me. Made my day!!

Check out my new blog titled Casual Approach Rejected Entirely.

The morning was spent searching the best buy for OCR software. Savings are “out there” but I’m taking time to read reviews. (I failed to read reviews [to my chagrin] about the recent-purchase “Feeding Station.”) Hey, it isn’t a bargain if I spend my limited dollars on a faulty product!!

Because I can’t work in the yard during cold wintry days, I can update my family history?? (Yes, that’s a question.) There is so much more I would like to add to Frantz Families–Kith & Kin. I’d like to scan the information in many boxes of genealogy–and toss all the “hard copies.” (Downsizing!!)

Five o’clock PM, fifty degrees outdoors, dark and gloomy!! I’ve spent hours on the Internet looking at gardening items–planning for Spring. ~~ I can’t seem to get the trailer toasty warm; I’m wearing a sweater.

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My delight: Christmas Cactus. I moved it from my garden to the CARE dining room and it is beginning to bloom. “We” are rewarded after my several months giving it tender loving care (and one disaster).

Time will tell?! Microsoft was offering “free” upgrade to Windows 10–so I took the leap. Several years ago I purchased a laptop computer with Windows 8–and hated Windows 8. I took the computer back and bought one with Windows 7. Frankly, I’ve been very happy with Windows 7. 

Last night, I was thinking I should probably move up technically–so succumbed to Microsoft’s “limited offer.” (Technically, I’m in the dark ages: I don’t have a “smart phone”; I don’t have a Kindle; etc., etc.) This morning, I’ve had to search for my Picasa pictures.

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Postscript, 11:40: Pulling my hair out!! I’m a lot more computer “savvy” than many seniors my age. However, Google is really making it hard for me to get to my accounts. Their “security” is so secure, I can’t get in!! Furthermore, I’m supposed to use my security to ask questions of Cortana (Windows 10: “I’m Cortana. Ask me anything.”) and I can’t get to Cortana. Yippes!!!!!

Postscript, Monday, November 30, 2015, 1:30 PM: A concerned individual informed me that, in-the-long-run, I’d be much happier if I return to my tried-and-true Windows 7. Moments ago, I followed the instructions from this web link and, in less than eighteen minutes, I was maneuvering comfortably around Windows 7.

“Nope, I’m not shopping!!”  I already have “too much stuff”!!

However, three years ago….

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Five o’clock PM on a very, very gloomy day. Unable to spend time in the yard, I checked gardening sites–after receiving the above email greeting from Garden Tower Project. The message rekindled my desire to purchase the item. I wrote about my interest in earlier blog messages: 1) Composting, 2) Here’s more, 3) I would… if I could, 4) Saturday Schedule.

I won’t complain about the meals served at CARE. From several sources, the food has adequate nutrition. However, I’ve followed a holistic lifestyle for over thirty-five years. I crave more naturally grown vegetables. 

Granted, I could buy a lot of organic veggies for the price of the unique Garden Tower. Confession: 1) I don’t want to drive into Livingston a couple of times a week, 2) my RV refrigerator isn’t large enough to store a variety. Observation: What could be better than fresh picked salad greens? Furthermore, faithful followers (of my blog) know how much pleasure I receive from my garden.

Amazon has a good price, too (but consider cost of shipping).

Personally, I’ve ordered from Garden Tower Project, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.

Pretty poster.

Next Spring, I’ll order worms from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm. ~~ Last year I purchased from… (and “raised”) mealworms for my Bluebirds.