Accommodating

In the open pastures below our home I noticed the robins have returned but I didn't see a bluebird. I love seeing the robins running with spurts and stops. They're listening for a worm below the surface of the grass. Hopefully I'll see bluebirds this week. A warmer weather pattern is now upon us. I took the photo above in my California garden. I love how the robin's breast is camouflaged by the pyracantha berries.

Here's my little boy, Barney. He keeps me entertained. Mostly he keeps Gary company. He has an affinity for Gary much I think due to his past. Who am I to discount his history.

Every animal every human has a past and it's up to us to accommodate their needs. To accept others as they are not as we want them or expect them to be. Barney's eyes always look a little wild like they do in this photo.

Along the driveway you see our freshly pruned fruit trees with golden creeping jenny, Lysimachia nummularia, beneath. It's turned a reddish hue from the winter cold. I'm not sure this ground cover will come back. I just looked it up; it's hardy in my zone.

One of my thyme plants rather threadbare like many are after this winter's onslaught. I plan to cut back the lavender, marjoram, oregano, Spanish Tarragon, and thyme with an electric pruner and hope Spring will reward me with a return to their former beauty. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.