I was out on our back porch hanging our hummingbird feeder when my son Alex came out. “Isn’t it a bit early to be putting that out?” he asked pointing to the feeder. “Your Dad sent me an article a few days ago from NJ Fish and Wildlife that said our little friends should beContinue reading “FLYING BACK HOME”
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THE BEACH IN MARCH
“I can’t believe it’s March and it’s 70 degrees out!” I couldn’t help but smile as I looked over at my son Alex. “We’re heading to the beach to hopefully find some good shells.” The car windows were down and a warm breeze was blowing in. “This is just what I needed to get meContinue reading “THE BEACH IN MARCH”
SINGING FOR YOU SUPPER
It was a cold winter morning with a blanket of snow and ice covering our back yard. The temperature hadn’t been above freezing for over a week. “This snow is never going to melt.” I sighed as I filled the tea kettle with water. My son Alex was looking out the back door. “Come here.Continue reading “SINGING FOR YOU SUPPER”
WEB OF STEEL
My son Alex and I were taking a walk through the woods in single file on a narrow path with me in the lead. “STOP! STOP!” I screamed my arms pinwheeling around my head. “What’s wrong?” Alex asked taking a step back and looking around to see what had me so upset. “Spider web!” IContinue reading “WEB OF STEEL”
FALL HARVEST
It was a beautiful fall morning and my son Alex and I were taking advantage of the gorgeous day by sitting on the deck and eating our breakfast. “What are your plans for today?” I asked as I took a bite of my egg sandwich. “Well, even though it’s Saturday, I want to finish upContinue reading “FALL HARVEST”
HEADED SOUTH
“Hey!” My husband Steven called from the kitchen. “The hummingbirds are at your feeder!” I walked into the kitchen and saw Steven standing by the back door. When I went to stand next to him I could see four hummingbirds battling each other for exclusive rights to our nectar. “Why is it that our hummingbirdsContinue reading “HEADED SOUTH”
FEED ME SEYMOUR
My son Alex and I were sitting on our back deck enjoying the late morning sun when we heard the frantic call of a bird. Looking around we saw a bird chasing another bird through the underbrush of our woods. While the one bird seemed to be trying to escape, the other frantically stayed hotContinue reading “FEED ME SEYMOUR”
CLOVER CONFETTI
I was standing in the front yard with my husband Steven looking at our lawn. “You know I really love the look of clover sprinkled through the lawn.” I said. “It’s like a clover confetti party right in our own front yard!” Steven looked over at me with a confused look on his face. “Really?”Continue reading “CLOVER CONFETTI”
AMISH CROWS
My son Alex and I were on the back deck when I heard a loud snapping sound. Looking up in the trees I expected to see a small branch coming down but instead I saw a crow with a rather large twig in it’s beak. Holding my hand across my forehead, to block the glareContinue reading “AMISH CROWS”
LILAC APOLOGY
I was getting home from work and as I got out of my car I could instantly smell them. The lilac bush in the front of our house was in full bloom. Every inch covered with clusters of lavender flowers. Their scent followed me all the way to the front door. My husband Steven openedContinue reading “LILAC APOLOGY”
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