Retirement has been and still is enjoyable for me. I have more time to watch, listen and enjoy God’s beauty all around me. I am one that for the most part does not make plans. I might be in the middle of doing something and all of a sudden decide to go out and walk around the yard. Or just stand on the porch and talk to the critters I see or birds I hear.
Canna Lilies grow very well in my area. This photo was taken of this beauty in my yard. I never had seen one grow so tall as this one.
I happened to see this beauty on wild plants in my yard. I am always happy to see the pollinators at work. I love having anything that attracts butterflies, bees and birds.
Some people don’t like having snakes around. I don’t mind at all if they come to my yard. I know the ones that are harmful and I give them their space if I see them.
This beautiful king snake has lived at my place for quite awhile. He/she has a favorite place to sun every spring and that is usually where I first see it. Once in awhile I see more than one. I welcome them to my yard at any time. They eat and keep away those varmints that are destructive and not needed by me.
And then there are these little critters. I so enjoy watching them frocking around the yard and chasing each other up and down a tree.
There was one squirrel that sat on the step while I was on the porch. I named him Henry. The photo is not him. He was a chunky squirrel and loved eating peanuts that I gave him while I was on the porch. No matter where he was if I was on the porch he would come running for his peanuts. I haven’t seen him now for at least a couple of years.
I miss him we had many fun times on the porch and step together. I talked a lot, he just listened and ate those peanuts.
17 responses to “Beautiful, Useful, Entertaining”
Wonderful post 💓
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Thank you!
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I’m glad you welcome your snakey friends! I enjoy them too!
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What a peaceful and heartwarming way to embrace retirement! Your connection with nature—and Henry the peanut-loving squirrel—is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing these glimpses of joy and serenity. 🌿🐿️🌼
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You are welcome. Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment. And thank you for the invitation, I will be by to visit.
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Great post/pix. Love that king snake 😎
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Thank you so much, your comment is appreciated. good to know you love the king snakes.
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It’s interesting to know you didn’t harm the snake, win. I’m afraid of it, and I never welcome animals like that at home. That is one flaw of me.
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No flaw sweet Hazel. You are one among many that don’t welcome them.
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Thank you, Win
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You are welcome.
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What a wonderful post, Mags. I enjoy the flowers and wildlife in my yard too. Your Canna Lilies are so nice. I don’t have much success with them.
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Thank you Jean. I am glad you enjoy the flowers and wildlife in your yard too. Canna Lilies do well here in Arkansas. I am sorry you have not been successful with them.
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Yes snakes are not anxious to confront you and only do that if they think they are being threatened
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Very true.
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((Smiles at your critter love))
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:) I do love all of them. Thank you for the smiles.
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