November 7, 2016—Day 311 (WD 592)

Wonders, Abundant Universe! With the time change, I’m again getting up with the dawn.  It’s a crystal clear morning, a single contrail cutting from the northeastern to southern sky.  There’s a frost on the ground, as temperatures have dropped to the mid-20’s. In the...

May 21, 2016—Day 141 (WD 422)

Wow, Generous Creator! What a clear spring morning to which I’ve awakened.  The light on the land, the still air and cool temperature, and the birds singing to it all – Here is contentment! Yesterday, too, was a really nice day.  I was working in-store, so I didn’t...

Cardinal Red, Cardinal Bright

  Cardinal Red, Cardinal Bright, I hear your call in the waning light. Your distinctive whistle heralding your presence; Spied on your perch, a shared allegiance. Comfort and strength, I gain from your sight. I am not alone, forever or tonight.     I...

Cardinal at the Window

Last night, as I was writing my latest post, I became aware of the sharp singular whistle call of the cardinal.  Sure enough, right outside my window, in the dimmest of light as dusk deepened to night, I spotted the bright red of a male cardinal.  He held a bright...