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Tracks in the Snow ... what might they be telling us?

As 2020 winds down I find myself more appreciative of what I have and who is in my life. I wrote the following poem as a tribute to my family and friends and al...l the frontline workers and caregivers ... I hope you enjoy it ... Ode to Covid 2020 Christmas Hope To all we say A year so bad; One like this we’ve never had. Our families/friends were tossed aside; We hid our fear deep inside. But as we share our hopes our dreams The light persists or so it seems. We have endured most of a year; The path ahead now shining clear. As we reflect on things now past, We see the changes - can they last? We’ve built a bond with those we love; Perhaps some guidance from above? The family group has grown strong; We struggled forth but came along, To realize the slippery slope The world is sad but still has hope. We have each other brothers, mothers, Dads and sisters, siblings, others For now it’s Christmas and we pray Tomorrow is a better day! Merry Christmas now one and all; The joy of Christ is in us all. 2021 will be unique; Our love and hope are at a peak. Let’s cast aside our petty whims And give and share as in the hymns. The time for change is now you see; The lessons learned will set us free. God Bless, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Such a gorgeous bird!

Also in the mail today was my review copy of the incredible new book - All the Birds of the World, published by Lynx Edicions www.lynxeds.com ... it's hard to ...believe but every single described bird in the world is included in this amazing book with gorgeous paintings, range maps and detailed info for each. Thinking of a gift for a nature lover this Xmas - consider this book as a gift they will cherish forever! See more

I just received my review copy of the two-volume set - Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World, published by Lynx Edicions www.lynxeds.com ... it's h...ard to believe but every single described mammal in the world is included in this incredible book set with gorgeous paintings, range maps and detailed info for each. Thinking of a gift for a nature lover this Xmas - consider this book set as a gift they will cherish forever! See more