Hawk Sighting

While walking today, I heard a raucous squawking and gazed up a dense Redwood tree. Two small birds were the cause of all the noise and I searched for a bird nest. The noise continued and I stopped and looked over by a small water feature. Sure enough there was a magificent Hawk. He or she was eyeing the noisy birds and upon seeing me gracefully swooped off for greener pastures. What a rare treat to see this bird so closeup! Magical moments like these are one of life's blessings.

The Wackiest Wildest Weirdest Animals in the World

I just finished reading another great book from Thomas Nelson Publishers. The Wackiest Wildest Weirdest Animals in the World by Jack Hanna is just perfect for youngsters ages 3-7. Talk about some weird animals!Have you ever seen a Binturong? Don't take this little fella to the movies because he smells just like popcorn. He's a cross in looks between a cat and a bear and is called the Bearcat.Children will be astonished by the "facts" about these wacky creatures. Included with each animal is "What they eat, Where they live, and How big they get." Wonderful photographs capture the only beautiful-to-their-mother Naked Mole Rats. Now here's an unusual weird fact. These mole rats are eusocial. Here's a new word for me that means " each individual is set to perform a certain function-breeder, soldier, worker - for its entire life." Reminds me of bumblebees and ants but these are the only mammals with this characteristic. This is a fun book to read and share with your kids or grandkids. A DVD is also included with Jack Hanna's Blunders, Bloopers, and Behind the scenes.I plan on giving this book to my grandson for his birthday.

Birthday Blessings

My birthday falls in June along with my husband, two daughters, grandson, sister and Tankene, my new kitty. It is a crazy month. The first part of the month began like this: my dear friends suprised me with gifts on my desk at work, a yummy lunch, more gifts, and my family had a surprise party Friday evening. Here's a note I wrote my friend explaining some of the details:
Good afternoon Sunshine, It sure was great to share some laughs and food last Friday! Many thanks for the dazzling blue pottery and the pink forget-me-nots, so -exquisite- I planted my reluctant-to-bloom, Christmas Cactus in my new pot with lots of rich soil. Did anyone hear my 911 message I sent out over the windwaves on Sat.? "Help Sunshine- I am working too hard in my garden." I over worked my hands and back and ended on a heating pad Sunday evening-ahh--as for the "surprise " party on Friday evening, Trace cleaned the house and made delicious chicken, my girls decorated the house, complete with balloons, butterflies, and sparkles. Blake blew up balloons and put sparkles in some mystery balloons- I had to "guess" which balloons had the sparkles inside, stomp on the balloon and collect the sparkles. Blake ended up throwing sparkles into my garden-- so one morning I may see a little flash of light and "Voila" a tiny sparkle will light my way! My winner's prize was a corn plant! What a blessing to have such loving friends and family! I really had a Happy Birthday.

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