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New Additions to the Fish Tank and Visitors to our Yard!

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jjspina

We have had a lot of problems with red algae once again so we added two Goby fish that are bottom feeders and good at cleaning up the tank. Here are several photos of them getting acclimated to their new … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are leaving soon!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jjspina

It’s so sad to say that the beautiful and incredible hummingbirds that we see each day lately are getting ready to leave on their long trek south. They are seen often tanking up at all of our feeders. I have … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Oriole bird and Hummingbirds are now here!

Posted on May 18, 2023 by jjspina

It is time to celebrate because my two favorite birds have arrived looking for their feeders as in many years past. We can always tell if they have been here before since they instinctively know where my husband places their … Continue reading →

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Spring is really here!

Posted on April 14, 2023 by jjspina

I recently took a couple of walks in the beautiful spring weather – 60’s and low 70’s! I love getting out and breathing in the warmer air that is clear and clean without the pollen which will come soon along … Continue reading →

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More Snow and Blue Birds!

Posted on January 26, 2023 by jjspina

As I sit having my lunch after the latest snowfall I am fascinated by the myriad blue birds that stop at our meal worms feeder. They can’t seem to get enough of these tasty dried worms. Yuck! Here are some … Continue reading →

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What Makes an Author Tick?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by jjspina

I often ask myself this question. What makes me tick? What makes my fellow authors out there tick? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Writing & Publishing Word Art What makes me tick? It’s being excited about writing and publishing … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on September 26, 2022 by jjspina

While having my morning coffee I witnessed this display or should I say frenzy of birds as they fought over dried meal worms in a bluebird feeder! This feeder has only one hole to enter and exit. The birds. Sparrows, … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are getting ready to leave soon!

Posted on August 27, 2022 by jjspina

I have been watching the hummingbirds who are tanking up for their long trip down south. They are busily flitting from one feeder to another. We have five feeders out there for them to feast upon. There are so many … Continue reading →

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Hottest Summer on Record for New Hampshire! Even the birds are feeling the heat!

Posted on August 12, 2022 by jjspina

This summer has been so hot that we can’t even go out on our deck to eat dinner like we always have done in past summers. We have had some torrential rain from time to time but because it is … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on June 15, 2022 by jjspina

I love watching the birds from my kitchen and dining windows. They come in all colors, sizes and shapes. My favorite are the hummingbirds, blue birds and Baltimore Oriole birds. They are the most colorful of all the birds. Oops, … Continue reading →

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