Coping with Bipolar through Baking and Photography
Went through my photo album and found some pics I haven’t looked at in awhile. Our security camera took a picture of a confused hummingbird and a security camera landing. I had a hawk hunting in the yard today. Just got a picture before he flew my way. Not the best picture. He spotted me … Continue reading August 9, 2021
It has been very hot here. We’re looking at another few days of over 100 temps here in the PNW. It’s not normal and is really tough on the summer birds. This summers new baby finches, sparrows really struggle. We now have a multiple bird baths to help out on hot days. We have quail … Continue reading July 30,2021
It is fire season in the PNW. June through September we battle fire after fire along with poor air quality. It makes for some nervous and uncomfortable surroundings some days. Last week we sat in our living room and watched the planes and helicopters carry water to a nearby one. I can’t imagine what the … Continue reading Fire season in PNW
It was a pleasant morning temperature wise today so I took my coffee and bagel outside. We’re surrounded by wildfires right now so we try and take advantage of the breaks in poor air quality. I sat down with my breakfast and was quickly,and not very quietly joined by two visitors. The large family of … Continue reading Backyard breakfast company
California Quail, Beetle,Dragonfly, Finches, Wasp Continue reading July 24, 2021 Backyard
The crows in the field behind my house were having quite a time yesterday. We have a new school being built behind us and the crows have loved playing in the dirt piles and holes the construction crews have made. The landscapers just finished installing the lawn for sports fields this week. During the early … Continue reading Crows playing
Baby quail and sparrows Continue reading July 13,2021
It has been very,very hot here. Which means short periods outside and pictures through my window instead of outside in the heat. The bees are frantically trying to get the last of the pollen from my lavender plants. It’s crazy how loud these busy little bees are! The plants are humming! It was nice to … Continue reading July 12, 2021
Still figuring the new camera out. I’m loving the new zoom lens,although it’s a bit heavy. I have a new tripod to help with lens weight. Using the tripod requires a bit of patience. A skill I definitely need help with. Continue reading Backyard pictures nikonD5600
These were taken with my new Nikon this June. 🙂 Continue reading Backyard nature with new Nikon camera
Most of these were taken with older Nikon directly out my living room window. Continue reading Backyard Photos with older Nikon
The last year has been horrible for my mental health. I typically have two major mood episodes a year. The swings present themselves in the same way and pretty much during the same time of year. The last year threw my “normal” into chaos. I’ve had an increase in depressive episodes, longer manic episodes, and … Continue reading Coping, sort of
There are MANY things that are frustrating about bipolar. I hate the meds, the side effects of the meds, the stigma from other people, weight gain, and on and on. I deal with paranoia, depression, insomnia, racing thoughts and other mood symptoms. For some reason though the anger, agitation and anxiety that are part of … Continue reading Anger, Agitation, Anxiety
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