Local Fauna

I was surfing Google Maps for a coffee shop near where I have to drop my son for a birthday party today when a goldfinch came to visit.

I was about to open the window and heard some scrabbling at the glass, turned around and saw Mr. Curious Goldfinch hanging out with me.

He sat there for minutes. Long enough for me to call in my son and my husband to see. Long enough for me to get up, get my camera and take some pictures. Long enough to endure a bit of movement at close range. Until I got a little too close to the window with my camera. Off he flew.

I opened the window and a few short minutes later, he was back. Cocking his head at me, looking cute and trying to get me to read his mind. I don't read bird minds, but maybe I'll take it up as a hobby.

He's hanging out with me still.

I do think he's trying to tell me something. Like "I want to use your hair for a nest", or "You look fat in that shirt", or "Get off your ass and go do something".

Geez. Everyone's a critic.

Spring Ahead!

It's been a strange and unpredictable winter. The weather has been responsible for postponing many things.

Like Indoor Soccer.

Indoor soccer was to have ended weeks ago. A combination of snow days and reluctant school janitors resulted in a number of "postponed" games. We are still in the process of making them up.

What was to have been a program to get the kids active in the middle of the dark days of winter is now keeping them inside on this glorious of almost Spring days.

Granted, my boy loves running around during his soccer games. He loves being part of the team and has even known the excitement of making a few goals. But his obligations are keeping him inside. And that's too bad.

But not for me at this very moment. Because right now, I have some quiet time and the TV to myself.

And I'm enjoying it.

So sue me.

And if you haven't done it yet, set your clocks ahead!