Clean Slate

Really every day gives us one, to use as we will, and to think of as we choose to think.

However, today marks the official one.

This morning at 1:30 AM I was greeted by this little horse on the dining room table when I came downstairs. Last crochet project for Becky for 2015, and boy has she come a long way since she started this craft. Isn't he a cutie?

First bird for 2016 was a Northern Flicker, which is at least a little more glamorous than last year's starling.

We managed as a family to tally 84 species on the farm this year, four over the goal I set myself. No goal yet for this year, but already several species, including American Robins, are listed, and I have only gone outside to walk the pups.

Guess my most exciting bird for last year was actually a pair, Upland Sandpipers, and by all evidence they nested here, which is a nice bonus.

Anyhow, enjoy your day, and Happy New Year from Northview. I'm going to get out and click up some birds.