As a pirate might say, well, shiver me timbers! Yesterday they predicted that our 2nd snowstorm this week would produce an additional 6 to 8 inches of snow. But upon awakening, I was greeted by this! An all weekend storm with up to thirteen. So if you don't hear from me again after my morning venture to feed the birds, don't be too worried, cuz you'll hear from me again during the spring thaw. Look there she is! #michigan #winter #snow #snowstorm #weather

https://marionsmumblings.online/shes-leaving-home/ Several months ago, I watched Rick Beato’s breakdown of The Beatles, She’s Leaving Home, and as always, enjoyed the specific points that made him love the song, whether it was the chord progressions, the opening of the song or the use of notes not in a particular chord (passing notes). Then tonight I happened to run across... #music #rickbeato #VirginRock #ShesLeavingHome #TheBeatles #reactionvideos #marionsmumblings

https://marionsmumblings.online/why-columnists-are-leaving/ There’s been a rash of newspaper columnists leaving major corporations, such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. The reason for the mass exodus? As Paul Krugman states (formerly of the NYT), “I left to stay true to my byline.” It’s what happens when opinion writers are no longer able to speak their mind but are instead controlled and overruled by a set of editors and the mindset of their owners. #blog #newspapers #freedom #democracy #marionsmumblings

Birders!!! Remember the Great Backyard Bird Count begins today, and I've already been a busy bee. Sent my first report a few minutes ago. Time 8am Length 15 minutes #birders #birds #birding #wildlife #eBird

Images from yesterday's snowfall. I shoveled a path this morning from the deck to the nearby shed, then continued through to each set of birdfeeders so I could access them. Note: The pathway to the feeders still has several inches of snow below. Yesterday's storm brought the total almost to my knees. It's an incredible sight. #snow #michigan #Photography #nature #winter

photos by Dick Van Dujin This is so precious. Thank you, Dick, for bringing some joy and sunshine into our lives. #animals #Photography #flowers #wildlife #wildlifephotography

https://marionsmumblings.online/trees-never-lie/ While I'm thoroughly enjoying editing two current client books, I’m eager to continue work on my sixth book, Trees Never Lie, a sci-fi story set in present time... #blog #marionsmumblings #writing #books #scifi #science #prouddaughterpublishing

https://marionsmumblings.online/thats-life/ Today blog: That's Life... Seems too many people let themselves get perturbed by things they can’t control. Some even worry themselves to death or at least give themselves ulcers in the interim. But just as Dr. K states above, in one of his many Guides to Mental Health, we let the things we can’t control, control the things WE CAN CONTROL. #blog #MentalHealth #philosophy #marionsmumblings

Oh my. Looked out the window and at first thought Kitty 1 was getting a drink, but no, he was nesting inside the heated bird bath. Oh so cold!! 😔 #cats #winter #cold #feralcat

A case study: chickadees. :TataLove: Canon ESO RP ISO 160 Exposure bias +1.3 step 250 mm 1/500 sec f/5.6 #chickadees #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Photography #birds #birding #birdphotography