The Eclectic Company: "Orange" You Glad -

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

"Orange" You Glad - - -

That we've got Orioles???

Fisherhubby took this photo right through the patio door screen.

Think of it as a filter or a special effect. "Wildlife on the grid."

Mr. Baltimore is bright orange and black in his tuxedo - - - very breathtaking.

Mrs. Baltimore is a little more conservative in her choice of gowns.

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21 comments:

xinex said...: What a pretty color! She is so cute or is it a he since he is colorful?....Christine; May 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Ann in the UP said...: Thanks for the portraits of the Oriole family! I haven't seen one since we moved back up north. We do have a beautiful cardinal family though, and my favorite birds---the Flickers.

This year we've had white-crowned sparrows migrate through. I've never seen them before.; May 19, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Anonymous said...: that msde me happy; May 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Anonymous said...: What a beautiful sight Keetha. Thanks to you for sharing. Enjoy your day.; May 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Anonymous said...: Nothing like that here in CO. Like Annie, we have some birds that have migrated in that I haven't seen before and maybe her description is correct. I'll have to Google them to see if that is what they are.
We DO have robins, house finches, flickers, magpies to name a few, tho.

It is always fun to see what my bloggy friends birds look like!

Hugs
Jan; May 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM
LV said...: He did good!. I like the shot through the screen. Just adds to it.; May 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Carolyn said...: I love orioles! I usually hear them arrive and shortly after that, they are everywhere!; May 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM
KBeau said...: I'm sure you've been thinking that I dropped off the face of the earth. Things have just been busy, so I haven't had as much time for posting or visiting.

Wish we could see some orioles around here. A friend saw an indigo bunting a few days ago. Sadly, I can't keep feeders where I can see them because of my squirrel problem. :-(; May 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Holly said...: Lucky you! Hope the couple sticks around.; May 19, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Unknown said...: I put up the Hummingbird and oriole feeders yesterday but have yet to see one of the orange guys! Or Girls. or chicks or whatever they are!; May 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM
lilmomma said...: Awe cute little birds! We have a cute little cardinal couple that enjoys sitting by our window every morning. That is till the trains come by and scare them away!; May 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Claudya Martinez said...: Well, I like both of their outfits.; May 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM
CHERI said...: We are big bird watchers at our house. We have all sorts of visitors to our feeders. Right now we have baby birds in a front porch fern and 4 eggs in another. Can't wait to see some hummingbirds. Hope all is well in your world.; May 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: The Mrs. is more shy about being photographed too (typical couple).

Be well, K.
xoRobyn; May 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Lisa said...: Guys are such show-offs, aren't they? :)
PS Tell Hubby I love the special effects!; May 20, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Sandy said...: LOVE THE BIRDIES!!!!
Saw a Baltimore in our yard last week. First time ever here on the hill....I love the Eastern Bluebirdies that land and eat as well.....See, Spring is certainly there...Summer not far behind...
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures....Also the ones of your grands....Aren't grands the greatest?
Mine are too....3 boys and 1 girl....15, 13, 5, and 7 months....
Wish they lived closer....; May 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Keetha said...: So pretty! We have mockingbirds and blue jays to enjoy, too.

No hummingbirds, though, I mean, not in my yard. They visit other people but not mine. I think I'll put away the pretty feeder since they just ignore it!; May 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM
nanny said...: I have tried and tried to get orioles in my yard.....
I have hummingbird feeders, suet, sunflower seeds....but no orioles.; May 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...: I LOVE the orioles! They are such a handsome bird...I "LOVE" the effect through the screen, you are ALL SET now to immortalize them in a X-Stitch...Have a fun weekend,
Hugs,
Donna; May 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Theresa said...: Love bird watching! They are all beautiful in different ways! I like the scree effect:) Have a blessed weekend! HUGS!; May 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I don't recall that I've ever seen an Oriole. I'm really loving the checkerboard pattern. It reminds me of gingham.; May 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM