A walk outside yields some amazing findings:

The sun is out today, and it is obvious that the new year brings with it new life and new beginnings.

Under the tarps the wood pile harbors growth of all sorts. 

The smallest room in the world . . . . 

Yes, we do have deer around here. 

This raven is quite the character. He vocally lets you know this is HIS domaine, and from this perch who would question him?