Daily Archives: October 21, 2020

The garden where I played as a child…

The old plum tree on the top level of our backyard. Every year, mom would say “don’t eat too many plums” and every year at least two of us, my three brothers and I, would get tummy aches… or worse. … Continue reading

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That was a really long drive in a motor home just to see some birds and flowers…

Wait, what? That is just plain rude! Simmer down, I was just kidding. I get to see my mom and another of my brothers, and the Bay Area, and maybe some old friends… but I did have to drive through … Continue reading

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My mom’s garden: Dew-kissed roses in the morning… part 2…

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Brief moments in the lives of birds; in my mom’s garden… part 3…

Hey, you’re that blog guy. Wait, don’t take my picture by the stupid bird feeder. Wait, hold on, I’m not ready yet. How’s that? I’m trying to look thoughtful. Fierce and determined, that is a good look for me, right? … Continue reading

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Brief moments in the lives of birds; in my mom’s garden… part 2…

Hey, if you are going to put pictures of me on your blog, tell people I am a Golden Crown Sparrow. Look, can you see my golden crown? Get a good picture of that. I think this is my best … Continue reading

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Brief moments in the lives of birds; in my mom’s garden… part 1…

Oh yeah! I got a big seed! Oh man, I dropped my seed. I got a tiny seed! I love seeds. I dropped my seed. Stupid seeds!

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