Friday Fotos -While the World is Going Crazy

While the world seems to be going crazy, I have withdrawn to a safe place here beside "Still Waters Pond",  retreating away from the constant hubbub on the television about the pandemic. Thankfully I am able to do that. I know that is not the case for everyone, and my prayers go out to those who are truly being affected either medically, physically, emotionally or economically by this current world crisis. Even if we are affected one way or another, I believe it is important to come away from the fray and rest awhile. Turn off the television, take a walk, go for a ride...redirect your focus to more positive and pleasant venues for a while.

Hence, I spent as much time as possible sitting on the deck overlooking the pond this morning, until it has gotten too warm this afternoon.  Here's a few pictures of those who joined me:

 Mr. Canadian Goose was way on the other side of the pond early this morning. I could not see his mate anywhere, but I feel sure she wasn't far off. We've never seen them come here alone before.

 I am happy that the Goldfinch is back, enjoying the thistle seed in the sock feeder.

 He brought his mate along to enjoy the banquet!!

Giant Blue Heron was having a nice lunch on the other side of the pond...

And guess who is taking up residence in the new birdhouse?

No, it's not a bluebird as I had hoped.

It is a Carolina Chickadee, and he/she has been busy all day bringing nesting materials to the house to prepare it for his/her new family...

 Although I would have preferred an Eastern Bluebird family to move in, I know I must not practice discrimination with our tenants, so if the Chickadee wants it first, he will get it! You snooze, you lose!

Hopefully we will get to watch this new little family come and go as we have a front row seat from the deck.

Over in the shadows there was a male cardinal getting a little drink from the bird bath.

That particular bird bath has a couple of small cracks in it, and it doesn't seem to be holding water very well.  I guess I need to replace it.  Sorry, Mr. Cardinal.  I do have a better birdbath up closer to the deck, but I noticed a neighborhood cat standing up and getting a drink out of it this morning, so that is probably why Mr. Cardinal decided to use this birdbath instead.

I promised you a picture of the finished product of our newly sealed front deck here yesterday.  It is finally done and dry and it turned out pretty nice. It is just a clear coat, but it did actually add a little bit of color to it.  We are pleased and will get our back deck done the same way in a couple of weeks.

Our local Christian radio station, 91.3 Hope FM, posted this picture below on their Facebook page this morning, along with a link to the CDC Checklist, for our information.

It is important for us to remember that our Lord is always with us, no matter how turbulent the storms of our lives..  He is there to help us and will give us peace.   Let us always keep our focus on Him no matter what the circumstances.

Have a blessed and peaceful day and weekend. I hope you will take the opportunity to get away from the noise as often as you can.