Typically, each new year, I come up with a secret motto to follow during the year.  For example, one year it was to have a heart full of gratitude.   This year, I haven’t quite made up my mind, but I’m giving a lot of thought to this:

Also typically, I empty the rain gauge on the first of the month.  However, this morning, looks like I’ll need for things to warm up a bit.

I think I will take things into my own hands in regard to the hummingbird feeder.  Hummingbirds can be a bit impatient.