What a Difference Some Rays Make

Sophie the cat is infamously unfriendly, but set up bookkeeping on a sun drenched table top and she's more than happy to "help" with even the most tedious paperwork (above).  Daffodils also respond nicely to the sunshine; those on the hill catching the full morning rays (below left) are weeks ahead of those in the shade (below right). The compost pile, too, is hopefully benefiting from a little extra warmth from the sun. It's been pushed to full capacity with all the winter greenery, so it needs all the help it can get (bottom).