I charged up my Bird Buddy AI feeder this past weekend. It hasn’t been outside since last Spring. It doesn’t survive the desert heat of summer, so I retired it for awhile.Then I started taking my own photos of birds and forgot about it. I hadn’t seen Red since our Christmas vacation, so I thought maybe he’d like the feeder, where I used to see Red and Mrs. all the time. So, the first day I put Bird Buddy outside, look who showed up?
I’m late posting the January reading list from my Daughter-In-Law’s AP English class. I got sidetracked earlier in January. After Christmas vacation, my husband and I both got sick. I was in bed for more than a week. Then I had other business to deal with that was a nightmare. Better late than never. Plus the reading can be done anytime. It’s fun to see what we’ve read and find new things to read.
Each month goes back in time periods. The syllabus started with today’s literature. In January, we’re reading 1865 to 1905.
Here’s the syllabus for January:
FYI, my surgery Monday went well. Tuesday I was up and walking wearing my boot. I even went outside for a short neighborhood walk with hubby.
Here’s a photo I took of Red since his first appearance at the Bird Buddy. It’s a little blurry because he wouldn’t sit still for me and he was clear across the yard. My photos of Mrs. weren’t worth sharing. She’s a flighty little thing.
What have you read on January’s Reading List?
Is there anything on the list you’ve wanted to read but never have?
Glad to hear the surgery went well and you are up and living life. Very appropriate that a first activity was a walk- Yay! I noticed The Yellow Wallpaper on the reading list. One of my all time favorites 🙂
Thank you for all the encouraging words. It feels good to be up walking and having an easy recovery. I’m excited to get feedback from you and LA about Dorian Gray and now The Yellow Wallpaper. I have something to look forward to during my quiet days at home for the next few weeks.
So beautiful .
Thank you!
It is because of you that I am able to see so many cute birds ☺️☺️.
I’m glad you’re enjoying them!
I love all your posts. I feel like I’m on a bird sanctuary website. You have a big heart, my friend, E.A. Wickham .
That’s so sweet!
Thanks dear Wickham for beautiful posts.
Dorian is one of my top ten novels!!! Omg I’m so excited for you if you’ve never read. I also used to be a Rosetti fan, though I most remember her youthful poem that began round and furry caterpillar in a hurry…
I ordered Dorian and since you said that it’s in your top ten, I’m really excited to read it. I don’t think there’s much I’ve read on this list. I guess my high school wasn’t that great in literature. Or else I don’t remember what we read!
Dorian. It’s just brilliant social commentary.
That sounds fun! I can’t wait to read it.
Red is such a dramatic fellow. Look at me, I’m beautiful!
And he is.
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I’m laughing because it’s so true. He shows up and poses and everyone does look at him!
I’m so glad your surgery went well and that Red and the Misses are stopping by to keep you company in your recovery. 😉
Thank you so much! I am so relieved to have this surgery finally over and having an easy recovery. Red and Mrs. are the highlights of my day!
Yay for Bird Buddy! Such a great photo! So cute. We all must deal with the unpleasant side of things don’t we but we just do it and be done with it. I’m glad that you are able to walk again, Elizabeth! I hope the bug doesn’t bite you guys again this winter.
Thank you!, John. I’m thankful to have unpleasant things behind me. Also, for continuing good health! The biggest plus is to have Red come back to the Bird Buddy and to stop by each day.
Lovely photo of Red. How beautiful is the red color. I’ve read the picture of Dorian Grey but a long time ago.
Thank you. I am thrilled to see Red stop by each day, even if it’s for seconds. I haven’t read any of the books on this list.
My father talked about Dorian Grey so I read it but remember little more than the story outline.
That’s a nice memory that your dad talked about Dorian Grey. I’m excited to read it.
I hope that you like it too.
I think I will. It’s getting very good recommendations here.
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Yeats for the win. “And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled
And paced upon the mountains overhead, And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.” Love how Yeats cuts to the chase about aging and the pain of unrequited affection.
I’m impressed you know Yeats and can quote him. This month has so many things I’ve never read. It’s perfect for me to dive into while I’m recovering from surgery.
Oh I’m a faker and a wannabe Elizabeth. I know only a little Yeats, but I like how he makes it so simple that anyone can understand. Ha, ha.
At least you’ve read Yeats. I have not! I’m going to become educated with this syllabus.
Oh that’s cool. Ha, ha.
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Glad you are up and about. Nice pictures of RED.
Thank you! I was so thankful surgery and recovery is going well. Also, that Red returned!
I read The Picture of Dorian Grey a very long time ago, but I loved it.
Glad the recovery from foot surgery is going well. Sounds like you’ve had a bit of a rough couple months! Hang in there.
Thank you! Yes, the only break I had was our Christmas vacation. Then right back into the thick of things. I’m thankful my surgery went well and I should be out of my boot in two weeks.
I’m so glad to hear you are up and around already, Elizabeth. I feel like I read The Picture of Dorian Gray but I’m not 100% certain. What a great syllabus!
Hope you are healing well!
Thank you for the get well wishes. I’m feeling great! I am starting “Picture of Dorian Gray” today. I haven’t read much or anything on the syllabus!
I don’t recall reading any of these on the new list; of course, maybe I did in HS, but I just don’t recall much from those days.
Red is always showing off his vibrant self.
I’m SO happy your surgery was a success and that part is behind you now…on to the healing part!
I don’t remember reading anything on this list either! But I’ll start today. I wish Red would spend more time in the backyard, but at least he’s here. Yes, it’s a relief to have surgery behind me.