The situation in Ukraine is on my mind all the time. Such heartbreak. Thanks to my Blythe obsession, I have friends in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. None of them want war. None. One of my Russian friends wrote that she is against the war but afraid to protest as she would be arrested and who would watch her young son?
I have no words and, frankly, nothing I could say here hasn’t been said already.
We’re in the midst of a snow event – it’s a mix of snow and sleet, so it’s wet and heavy. Don just went out to shovel a bit and confirmed it’s a pain in the tush. Our snowblower isn’t working, as you know, but our neighbors went north to their second house to take advantage of the skiing conditions and offered us theirs if we need it.
Sick of winter.
In the meantime, I worked a lot on the puzzle yesterday. It took me three days to finally get all the edge pieces in place. Yikes. Now I’m working on the puzzle itself. It’s about the mythical world and it’s really complex. The border design has also driven me insane. But the challenge it offers kept me nicely occupied yesterday when I needed to step away from the pure evil of Putin.
Two days ago, we had a murmuration of starlings on our property that lasted for over an hour. Gorgeous! I saw at least 20 robins feeding on our then snowless lawn. I assume they were stopping on their way north. And the little carolina wren was around the porch and flew up to the trailer again. All of that made me long for spring and know that it isn’t far off.
Though today is a reminder that winter isn’t over yet.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.
I’ve yet to see any birds other than the usual sparrows, juncos, cardinals and occasional chickadee. One can hope. We had snow last night — it may be going your way.Or not. Who can tell anymore.
Ukraine makes me heartsick. They are so brave, fighting against an army so massive. And I can really think of only one who wants this, and he’s deranged. Prayers.
It’s disgusting what’s happening. I don’t understand the politics, giving Putin months to prepare. The situation exposes how shortsighted governments have been to let their military resources dwindle. I don’t like funding the war machine, but I also don’t like countries being unable to defend themselves or help one another. Both of you be careful trying to keep up with the snow. I keep hearing John Lennon: all we are saying is give peace a chance.
My next door neighbor has family in Ukraine, children, grandchildren and siblings. Some of them are fleeing with what they can carry. They expect their home will be looted. Most Ukrainians don’t have the resources to escape.
Not sure what the point of my information is except to remember these are real people that I know.
I feel so angry and helpless.
I am sick of the selfishness and power-hungry megalomaniacs of the world. Please …why hasn’t his own country (Russia) taken him out already. There is an urgency now. Disgraceful trump and Pompeo….shame on all. This country is busy watching stupid tv. shows or running to the mall to buy more ….. The world is at war and anyone who thinks that we can put our heads in the sand and muddle thru this is wrong.
I cannot distract myself today. Tried to paint, tried to read, Think that the Nato response force has just been activated. Finally taking this seriously. Hope that we stop Putin soon. Thanks for listening.
I had to step away from the news. I’m feeling so sad, anxious and angry. I will read today as it takes me away from the spinning thoughts in my head. Hugs!
I couldn’t help but think of your snow event, how the snow/sleet is heavy (burdensome, pressing, weighty) … that my heart is heavy as I look at Ukranians in that cold weather, hurrying and huddling in an underground station, so crowded, trying to keep their kids, elderly loved ones and dogs close; and then the headline that they’re in for a rougher night. It’s such a helpless feeling … I feel indeed weighted and crushed … to watch this go down on television in real time, see the bombs exploding, the sound of those air-raid sirens; you want to reach out to these people and try to comfort them; their fears and pain is all too real. What has happened to their homes; their jobs; everything at a standstill, and in grave danger of losing their lives. I.just.can’t. The depth of their uncertainty and despair; you see what’s in their eyes. They need our prayers. And, yes, the demonstrators in Russia; they are brave. To speak out there against their government’s actions can have tough ramifications. So frustrating to want to rise up and protest, but at what expense to the safety of you and your family? I don’t have to be using my eye drops right now for dried-out eyes from cold-dry weather and my constantly-blasting, forced-air furnace; I have enough tears to wash over my eyes, which flow a lot for what is happening in the troubled world.
Just read inane comments blaming Democrats on Ukraine…I am registered no party but this is typical. Have been D. all my life…finally reg. this way…my d. i. l from Eukraine…family there…we are worried…she realizes more than anyone how people here complain about little things…
We all should be afraid. The madness isn’t only in one place in this world. It surrounds us.
We have had some Starlings in the yard this week, also. Not my favorite birds, but they are one sign of spring. If ever some gentle weather would be appreciated, it is now. Take care.