Today my neighbor gave me a bird feeder as a house-warming gift, even though we have lived next to her for almost six years. She saw it and thought of me because it is arty and, because we have had conversations about all of the birds that populate her feeders on her back porch. Moving to the basement has allowed us to utilize the wonderful south-facing patio and it looks directly at their porch, and therefore, all of the birds that come to enjoy her feeders. Very thoughtful of Julie. Already the birds have found the new feeder and there are Juncos, a White-Capped Sparrow and Purple Finches in my yard. It is somewhat addicting to stand and watch them battle over the bird seed, the peaceful Juncos scavenging on the ground for the remnants dropped. Birds are such amazing little creatures.
The rain continues here. Olive and I hiked in mostly sunshine today, a small squall of hail hitting us for about five minutes. I also got to dig in my soon-to-be garden, getting it ready for the soil that is to come later this week. Little pockets of time to be outside, watching the rolling grey clouds cover the sun and knowing it is time to escape to the inside.
Summer will come one day.
