Enjoying the Little Things in Life

@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
January 21, 2022 3:07pm CST
Today has been a very peaceful and quiet day. A long time friend called earlier. We had a long talk. Caught up on each other's lives. She is doing well. Got a few boxes ready for donation. The family that lost their home to fire is still in need of many things. Cleaned out the bird feeder. They have fresh peanuts for the rest of the day. Thawed out the bird bath. That was fun. But they have clean water. Cats are sleeping. Enjoying the day. Sunshine makes things even nicer. Photo is mine. A gift from a friend years ago.
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• United States
21 Jan 22
I have been putting out food for the birds this year. I don't normally do that. It's been fun to watch them crowd around and get into tussles over the seeds and other treats. I was about to let dogs out this am and saw several birds on the back steps by the empty dish. After the dogs were back in, I filled the dish with an assortment of seeds, berries and bread crumbs. By the time I slid the door shut, several birds were already after the food. I must have watched them for 15 minutes. The simple things are sometimes the best things in life
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• United States
21 Jan 22
@CarolDM I had forgotten how much fun it was to watch them. The snow and cold in late December prompted me to help them and I will just keep doing it. Let's hope the BlueJays stay away lol.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 22
@Vikingswest1 I love seeing the blue jays. I prefer them over the smaller ones. But they are all welcome in the winter. I spend hours watching them.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 22
Good for you. The birds often need our help. It is all so worth it to me to help them. We get so much in return.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Jan 22
I wonder how far away bird word of mouth talks about your delightful bird retreat? 200 miles? 399 miles?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
I have wondered if anyone else is feeding them in the neighborhood.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
@DocAndersen How kind.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Jan 22
@CarolDM Not with the care you do i suspect
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
22 Jan 22
I had to keep the dogs in all day, except for some quick trips outside yesterday. This morning it was still cold, but with all the sunshine, and plenty of places to sun in. There was no wind either, it was cold, but not as cold as yesterday. Even the brats, I mean cats, have been out in the catio. I don't want to bring them inside too early, because I don't want to get up too early either... oh wait, I'm going to breakfast with the roommate, if I feel up to it... I swear, this getting old stuff...grrr
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
22 Jan 22
@CarolDM we have two 'cat flaps' to the catio, they don't go out if they don't want to... or Elizabeth when outside cold/heat is less scary than the humans inside.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
My cats always stay indoors. Enjoy the day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
@ElicBxn Mine only go to the screen room. They never go in the yard.
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@xFiacre (12596)
• Ireland
21 Jan 22
@caroldm I made some fresh pesto today - just a simple paste that gladdens the heart.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 22
How nice. More of those little things to enjoy.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 22
@xFiacre Oh cool. I have not seen one yet this year. I hope to soon.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
22 Jan 22
It is Saturday here and I have some houses chores and laundry to do. In the afternoon I will help my mom.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
24 Jan 22
@CarolDM hope you had a good weekend.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Saturday here too. Laundry is going. Enjoy the day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jan 22
@nela13 Nice and quiet. Same to you.
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@Faster16 (2930)
• Indonesia
22 Jan 22
I've been called several times by friends, but it turns out that they only invite me to join the MLM business..
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Enjoy the day and your friends.
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@Faster16 (2930)
• Indonesia
24 Jan 22
@CarolDM Unfortunately I don't like friends who only use me for business
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jan 22
@Faster16 And neither do I. Not a friend.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
22 Jan 22
Nice you are having a simple and satisfying day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
I try to keep things simple every day.
@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
22 Jan 22
I love the sentiment on that plate. A lot of truth in it. Your birds will be happy for taking good care of them. Have a blessed day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Thanks Dena. I have tow others I need to share as well. There are there in the collection. You do the same.
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
23 Jan 22
I had plans for Saturday, but spent it mainly lazing around, after a quick bike ride for some essential cat shopping!
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
23 Jan 22
@CarolDM It were!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jan 22
Sounds like a good day.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Jan 22
My day has been quiet too. I bundled up and went to the gym for a work out an When I got back a sister called and we had a long talk playing catch up.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 22
Glad you had a good talk.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Jan 22
@CarolDM We hardly ever visit but we talk often.
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@GooglePlus (3807)
25 Jan 22
Good to hear that, We don't have bird feeder, but my sister keep a bowl of water on the top fence for Birds
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 Jan 22
Thanks and glad the birds get fresh water. Very important.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
22 Jan 22
Seems you had a nice productive yet relaxing enjoyable day! Catching up with friends, check. Donations, check. Taking care of the bird's needs, check. Yep, mission accomplished
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
24 Jan 22
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Thanks so much. A great day indeed. Everyone is happy.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
22 Jan 22
It's a beautiful photo. That was a nice gift you got. You are very kind to donate and help out. I hope the family had a fire insurance that can help them now.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
23 Jan 22
@CarolDM you are welcomed
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
I agree and thank you.
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@cabuyogty (2311)
1 Feb 22
I hope you have a nice day! :)
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Feb 22
Thanks and you as well.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
22 Jan 22
The last 3 days have been tough for me as my wife is having severe pain in the back.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
I hope she is better soon.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
22 Jan 22
Hello there. It is always good to have a good talk with an old friend sometimes. I am sure the birds are very happy
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Yes it is for sure. They seem to be happy.
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Jan 22
How nice to look at the birds eating chirping liking of the fresh nuts. Are they coming everyday or they're just near you?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
I see birds year round in my yard. They come to the deck when I put peanuts out. I see them in the trees as well.
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Jan 22
Feeling sorry for those victims of fire. They'll go back to zero I hope they can move on.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
They are slowly getting things together.
@LindaOHio (156065)
• United States
22 Jan 22
That's a beautiful little plaque. I'm glad you are donating items to the family that lost their home. That's very kind of you.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Thanks, there are tow more plates with it as well. I try to help when I can.
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@sarik1 (6771)
22 Jan 22
It is nice gift.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jan 22
Thanks,
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