I really am a big fan of both Meryl and Laurence's cats, not to mention Shoosha, even though I've never met any of them (the cats) up close and personal. I am a cat person, you see, but due to the sensitivities of my life partner, I've given up the habit and now indulge vicariously.
There are certain perks. We are now the proud godparents (or something like that) of a nest of baby Carolina wrens that are rapidly growing too big for a tiny old birdhouse located a scant foot away from the very active grill on our well-used patio.
What was this mother bird thinking?
We sort of figured the birdhouse was history once we installed the patio door and grill right next to it, but this little bird had other ideas. She and her mate are very cute and we'll miss them once they and the little ones are gone. In the meantime, we're grilling very quietly. Or trying to, anyway.
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Well, I started this post a few days ago and, today, they left the nest. I was afraid I'd seen the last of them. Imagine my surprise and delight when the fuzzy little things started showing up (under their own wing power) on the railing of the porch outside my second floor office. Boy, they learn fast! Even better, it looks like they're planning to stick around.
There are certain perks.
