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Monday, January 30, 2012

A New Day

I got up this morning with the sunrise. My intention was to be outside when the birds were around. I heard them as soon as I opened my front door. But did I see them? That was the number one question. The answer was not good. The birds were all hiding in the pine trees around here, and they only came out to dart to the next tree.

The hiding birds only slowed me down a little bit though, because nature isn't just about birds or any other animal. Nature is everything. Everything we see all around us is part of nature. Mostly we think of the things outside as nature, so I set out to find some other aspects of nature.

I didn't know what would turn up, but then I looked to the east. It was the rising Sun! I hesitated to point the camera right at the Sun, but I never have taken a picture of the sunrise so I took a chance. These pictures are what I got out of it. Maybe not quite as spectacular as some of the sunsets I've gotten recently, but these are pretty good for my first sunrise pictures.

I have some Nature Center Magazine news to share with you. We made a few changes to make the site even better. We have added a Latest News section on the sidebar where we bring you the best current nature headlines from around the internet all in one place. This is usually updated several times a day, so if you like to read the best nature articles you'll want to take a look. There are a few other additions as well, with even more to come.

I guess I should also mention my new story over at Rat Tales. This may be my best story ever. It is done from the point of view of a person who is dying. Death may not seem like it can have a happy ending, but this story has one. Read this one so you can say you were one of the first when the movie comes out.

So it really is a new day on all three of my sites today. Every new day is a progression on our journey. I hope each day has something new and special for us all to discover. 


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22 comments:

  1. allotments4youJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely pictures of the sunrise Ratty. I always love to see a new day dawning...it makes me realise that no matter what life throws at you there is always hope.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:42 PM

      @allotments4you
      It made me want to see more new days.

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  2. Icy BCJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Pretty pictures of the sunrise, and they are warming my heart just to see.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:43 PM

      @Icy BC
      Mine too. It was great being out there with the sunrise.

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  3. Out on the prairieJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Very nice time of day to enjoy that beauty outdoors

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

      @Out on the prairie
      I keep wondering why I don't go out in the morning more often.

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  4. Carole BarkettJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    The photo turned out beautiful and you're so right nature is about everything you experience not just one thing.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:49 PM

      @Country Mouse Studio
      Most people think of nature as going on a camping trip, but nature is really everything around us.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Sunrise is such a wonderful part of the day. Just before the sun comes , it is the birds I love to hear. They are always so excited to welcome the sun.

    The other thing I love is when the sun kisses the tree tops before it appears. Like a fire. Just beautiful.

    Great photos!

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:50 PM

      @thepowmill
      The birds are the ones that got me out there. I'm glad they like morning so much.

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  6. AnnJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    early morning is great. Catching the sunrise makes it even better

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      @Ann
      I'm trying to learn to appreciate morning more. It's such a great time of day.

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  7. betchaiJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    i like how the sun is shining through those trees, very heartwarming.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

      @betchai
      I like it too. Those trees are my favorite feature of this property.

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  8. SparkleJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    We sleep through sunrises here - even us kitties. We are slackers! Can't wait to check out all the new stuff on your other blogs.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 30, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      @Sparkle
      I usually sleep through the sunrise too, but I'm going to try to change that now. Morning is such a good time to watch wildlife.

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  9. SquirrelQueenJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Gorgeous sunrise Ratty, it looks like it was a beautiful day. As you said, nature is more than the animals, it is everything.

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM

      @SquirrelQueen
      It's easy to forget we are animals, and part of nature, so everything we do is part of nature.

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  10. Karen and GerardJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I love the sound of chriping birds in the morning--a sure sign of spring! I also like seeing a sunrise at the beginning of a new day!

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    1. Rick (Ratty)January 31, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      @Karen and Gerard
      I've also discovered that chirping birds in the morning is a wonderful sound.

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  11. ElvirahFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I like both Sunrise and Sunset and for me those are beautiful and interesting shots of the Sunrise. And I am glad to find out that you are going to write another series of a story regarding Death. It sounds amazing that i am going to have a new story to read after your last fiction 'Fair'. I am also going to visit Nature Center Magazine website to see whats in store for me there :)

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    1. Rick (Ratty)February 1, 2012 at 9:49 PM

      @Elvirah
      I like both sunrise and sunset too now. Before I was only concerned about sunset, but sunrise is good for me too now.

      My newest fiction story was very difficult while I was writing it because it is such an emotional one. Dealing with the thought of one's own death must be the hardest thing to ever have to do.

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