"I can't do this." These four words have been rattling around in my head quite a bit lately. As the drops have fallen from the showerhead and my eyes, I have even whispered them aloud. "I. Can't. Do. This." I'm okay. Things are okay. There are people who have more struggles every single day than… Continue reading The Season We Are In
Tag: Life lessons learned from the birds
the bird who knew no time
It was 1 a.m. and the dark house was filled with the quiet of the hour. Only I moved in the house from one room to the next until I sat on the edge of my bed, the side closest to the window my own. I squinted in the darkened room to see if there… Continue reading the bird who knew no time
that day
well it certainly isn't like I don't know that day is coming soon but I really admire the ostriches and how they address things such as this burying their heads, long necks stretched out at such an angle-- that takes skill and precision too, you know so it's not like I'm taking the easy way… Continue reading that day
The Bird Who Read the Newspaper
This evening I saw a writing prompt that was one word long. Newspaper. An interesting choice of topics, I thought, all while the wheels were turning and one distinct memory came to mind. Chiefy. My Mama loved parakeets. With my sister's allergies to dogs and cats, we only had them outdoors, and my sister couldn't… Continue reading The Bird Who Read the Newspaper
Bad Storms and Birds’ Nests
This morning as I took Miss Sophie out for her morning constitutional, we came across a bird's nest laying on the grass. It was a solid one too. I turned it over, curious if there were any residents who hadn't made it out safely, and there were none. I was thankful for that. I could… Continue reading Bad Storms and Birds’ Nests
The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
Yesterday I was in our little laundry room switching a load from the washer to the dryer when something caught my eye through the window. It was a bird. Hopping a few "steps" at the time up the tree just a few feet away from the window. I stopped to watch. I saw the red… Continue reading The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
The Birds Don’t Have a Weather App
The past couple of days have been unseasonably warm here in Georgia. I'm not complaining, mind you, but while I enjoyed the warm air and I think my toes might actually have defrosted, I knew better than to trust it. Sure enough, yesterday just before dark when Miss Sophie and I ventured out, there was… Continue reading The Birds Don’t Have a Weather App
Looking Up
This evening as I took Miss Sophie out for her evening constitutional, all was quiet except for the artisans finishing up the bricks on the new house. (I am intrigued by their artwork and skills--I could stand and watch for hours, but I worry about being labeled a stalker in my own neighborhood, so I… Continue reading Looking Up
Asking for Directions
I found myself able to etch out an hour or so yesterday evening to make a serious grocery shopping haul. It's been a while since I've spent that long in a store stocking up. I made a rookie mistake from the start. Cart choice. The cart I chose was too small for all I needed… Continue reading Asking for Directions
A Lesson From the Lyrebird
We are traveling around the world with our homeschool lessons this year. We've been in Australia, and we're about to move along to China next. There is so much to learn about each one that it's hard to decide when to stop and move on to the next country. One of our favorite parts of… Continue reading A Lesson From the Lyrebird
I Might Need A Nap 