Morning

Early Bird

Light morning rain could not dampen the determination of this cardinal, and as the official early bird, arriving before sunrise, it was rewarded with seeds, not worms. The cardinals seem to think that seeds are better food than worms anyway; I couldn’t agree more. #earlybird #cardinal #birdfeeder #morning #seeds #worms

Science and Magic

The morning sun’s rays vaporized water that had condensed on the cold roof during the night. The water vaper rapidly recondensed to form mist just above the roof in the cold, morning air, then dissipated while being stirred by the gentle air currents. It was simple science. However, there was also magic and beauty inContinue reading “Science and Magic”

Sunrise Wreath

The sun continues to flash surprise scenes as it rises through the front windows. On this morning, it momentarily encircled the dining area with a glowing garland of light, much to my delight. #morning #sunrise #garland #wreath

Planetary Windopeakers

“We didn’t have to go outside,” Fairy commented while pointing to a window in our loft. There the bright Jupiter and Venus peered, next to each other, through our window. We had just come back into our condo after dressing up for the cold, Colorado air to look at them outside. Still, it was worthContinue reading “Planetary Windopeakers”

I had awakened briefly during the night to see the soft light of the Moon caressing the floor and the balcony of our bungalow. It seemed that I had barely rolled over, and then I awoke again to find that the light had become brighter. It was no longer the light of the Moon, however,Continue reading “Morning”

“Bum Cluck”

Every morning for the past couple of months our neighbor’s feathered fiend, resembling the one in the photo, has been crowing in the early morning well before sunrise. Sometimes it sounds like a normal rooster cock-a-doodle-doo, but other times it sounds more like a raspy shriek that might be heard from an old lady whoContinue reading ““Bum Cluck””

Rain Dew

Light rain fell during the night, and morning dew increased the amount of water clinging to this plumeria to produce what I am calling “rain dew.” #rain #dew #morning #night #plumeria

First Light Delight

The sun sprites were at it again casting their magic spell in the morning light. #sunlight #delight #firstlight #sprites #morning

Dew on Blue

The dew on the blueberries had our mouth watering as we picked and snacked our way through the sweet delights on the rows of bushes. When we left, fingers and lips were berry blue as well. #blueberries #dew #morning

Morning Star

A month ago, Venus was in the evening sky, but then it quickly slipped between Earth and the Sun and now is in the morning sky. There it will remain nearly all of the rest of 2025 as the “morning star,” a spectacular sight for early risers. #Venus #morningstar #morning