Visit From Spazz - #SpiritAnimal

My Native American Shifter Romance series Legend of the Spirit feature heroes who know their Spirit Animal not only intimately but can actually physically transform into the animal.

In Native American and some other cultures, a Spirit Animal (or Totem Animal) refers to a spirit which helps guide or protect a person on a journey and whose characteristics the person shares. They represent traits and strengths we should be honoring in our lives at certain points. Sometimes, the animal possesses traits you are meant to learn. During short visits, the animal may be delivering a message to lesson.

While sitting on my deck enjoying my morning coffee, Spazz the Red Squirrel paid me a visit. 

Squirrels embody the idea of resourcefulness and preparing for the future, but also balance the seriousness of life with playfulness and passion. These furry little animals remind us to quit taking life so seriously all the time and make time for fun. Let go of worries and stress. Laugh, enjoy the world! This balance helps you face your future and whatever it brings.

Red Squirrels reflect your guiding spirit. A reminder that each one of us has a good opportunity to make our own fun.

Sitting on the deck, hubby and I enjoy watching Spazz. The little critter rules the back yard with a furry fist and fears no one. He certainly brings laughter and reminds us to be lighthearted.

Do you have a favorite backyard critter 

you enjoy watching?

I don't feature a squirrel shifter in my books 

but I do have crows, eagles, hawks, and wolves. 

Check out the first in the Legend of the Spirit series

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Romance in the Air - Breakfast with the Turkeys

Hubby and I enjoyed breakfast on the deck this morning. He was in Seattle and I was home in Michigan. Thank God for video chats! While we enjoyed our romantic moments, Tom and Penny joined us.

The young, dashing tom turkey and his lovely hen meandered out of the woods to find goodies left for them at the feeding stations. A larger flock hangs out a few housed down the street but we are happy with our small family.

Tom knows he's a handsome devil.

Tom is one of three bachelor birds we've watched grow and mature over the years. He's young and this is probably his first family.

Perfect Penny

Penny visits the feeders several times a day; often is on her way in as I step away from filling the stations. She has a sister, Henny, who is part of the family but is rather camera shy and a bit skittish.

Watching drama of nature unfolding can be relaxing and sometimes better than TV. When he's home, hubby & I use the peace of the morning to sit on the deck. It's romantic and recharging as we share gentle touches and conversation.

Take a morning to sip a cup of coffee or tea, with your honey or alone, on a porch, deck or patio. Reconnect with yourself, your honey and nature. It's good for the heart and soul.

A Morning Moment of Calm

 A little bit of Heaven when I wake early.

While filling the feeding stations this morning, I waited patiently for a very pregnant Downy Woodpecker to finish nibbling on yesterday's leftovers before pouring fresh seed, dried fruit and nuts onto the plate. Birds flitted around me while others called out, announcing the arrival of breakfast. The nails of squirrels scraped the bark as they began their descent from their hiding places in the tall oaks. Reds stopped every few inches to argue who would eat first; heavy fox squirrels ignored the chatter but watched me with cautious eyes.

Sitting on my deck, I take in a deep cleansing breath and look around. Leaves are sprouting so fast, one could almost hear them. Sunlight dapples through the branches, creating a holy light. Perhaps it's the purity of spring seen in nature. It's a time of birth and rebirth, refresh and renew. 

We seem to be venturing into a new era. How will you rebirth, refresh, and renew?