I've been writing lists each day and doing the dailies and trying to get back into the rhythm of doing things. The house sort of resembles a mess right now as I try to put things back where they should go and sort through the too-much stuff we seem to have. I really, really need to get rid of stuff. I was partly wishing some decluttering fairy would have come to the house while I was away and got rid of all the stuff. I certainly didn't miss a lot while I was gone. It was certainly nice to have an absence of stuff. I wonder why, then, it seems so hard to get rid of it. Sigh. I suppose if I knew the answer to that I'd have a really minimalist house lol.
I've been out walking with my friend in the mornings. We aren't seeing a lot of anything. I'm not sure if the beavers are just quieter than I've ever known them at this time of year or if they have finally moved on. It wouldn't surprise me if they abandoned the lodge and built a new one somewhere else (they do have another one further down the little lake) as there have been several reports of people standing on the beaver lodge. It makes me angry and sad, but I can't be there 24/7 and can't control the actions of others.
While up north and at Seney National Wildlife Refuge I saw lots of beavers. There was one spot on the wildlife drive where I saw four of them enjoying eating the lily pad leaves in the early evening. One evening I was there, a car was stopped in front of me (there were three beavers that evening) and one of the people in the car came to talk to me. He said I was seeing something very unusual. He was from the area and visited regularly and had never seen the beavers all together. I think I saw about ten beavers in different spots around the drive that night. It's a really magical place. I think if I lived close to there I'd get even less done than I do now!
The top one made me laugh as it had the habit of sticking its tail up in the air as it ate.
While I was away, I did write down some goals, so I think I will take a look at them again and see what steps I can take to achieve them. Perhaps some of them are just dreams, but if I don't take steps forward that's all they will ever be.
I can only think in minute small steps towards my dreams... I'm slowly coming to terms with accepting I'm a 'starter', not a 'finisher'. I doubt I'll change now!
ReplyDeleteI think that might be me too!
DeleteSmall steps, small wins are the way forward, as ever stunning photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that may be the way to go. Sigh
DeleteIt's hard to pick up the reins again after a really relaxing time.
ReplyDeleteWhy would people stand on a beaver dam? Is it just because it's there and they can? Bizarre behaviour.
Fishing is allowed on the lake, but only from the shore. They seem to think that by standing on the beaver lodge it will get them closer to the lake. Sigh. People just don't seem to care
DeleteIt takes time to get back into the routines after a break, doesn't it? We might be quite happy having fewer things when we are away, but, once we are home, we do like our belongings and creature comforts, don't we? I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff I have, recently, as I've been trying to put away all the quilts and blankets I had out during the cooler months. I have a linen closet, but, it's full and I am finding it hard to fit everything in there! I need to do another round of decluttering, I think.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand and agree!
DeleteI'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything but I'm still struggling on getting rid of it.
Writing things down can be really helpful but in truth I forget to look at my lists. I'd love to see those beavers in the lake. It must be a magical sight.
ReplyDeleteI'm terrible with lists, but I have been putting the notebook right by the chair I sit in so I can't help but see it. It does get me motivated!
DeleteI love watching the beavers. They are so delightful
If you're not seeing a lot in the mornings, have you tried macro photography? One of the best things about being a macro photographer is we can't ever say that there wasn't anything to shoot today. It's the best!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a lot of it, but I have tried it. I am planning on doing some more while I'm away so I can get the hang of the lens and depth of field.
DeleteSilly little beaver. I love the rhythm of life too. Like a dance to a favorite song. I also like to make lists of things I plan to do, dream to do, make, bake and such too.
ReplyDeleteIt was adorable. I need to start a journal with such things, just for me.
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