Spring apologized for a four-day absence with cold, snow, rain, and ice this morning. This morning was glorious, heading for the 60s today. It was a joy to be in my bathrobe, even if Maria put me up on her Monday Morning video. I told her to do what she had to do if I got in the way of taking my picture. I watched in awe as Maria cared for the White Hen, and my man Zip posed for me at the head of his kingdom. The sun cooperated; it came up just as I arrived. No birds have shown up this morning. I’m betting they’ll be back later, but I missed them.

Feeding the White Hen soft food while her beak heals. It’s always beautiful to see.

After Zip eats in the morning, he grooms himself and joins me in my tour around the farm, looking for light. He loves to look out the kingdom, scouring his kingdom. He said hello, but he’s working in the morning. There are many things to hunt in our marsh and the forest behind. In the morning, I get a brief hello. He’ll be there when and if I come out for flower photos. Zip is a working cat, and he never forgets it.

Landscape Apple in the pasture, the sun behind her head.

The Peaceful Kingdom.

I love barn light as the sun rises. It looks like fire.

Fate is an inspiration. She might not like pushing the sheep around, but she has enough enthusiasm for an army. You can see it in her eyes.