Beautiful poem, Mary. Watching birds fly the first time is magical and moving. I love your birdhouse and video! Early in the pandemic lockdown an Anna's hummingbird built a nest on my bedroom window's awning arm. I watched her build, lay the tiny eggs, sit on them. Then I watched all three birds hatch, get fed, and eventually fledge. The third one was about two days behind the first two. I was afraid I was seeing the last of those beautiful birds, but no. They came to the feeder every day. The last day I saw them was the day I moved away, 1 ½ years later. May you have many generations live with you as you house them and get to watch them grow and fly.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for restacking the post. Anna’s hummingbirds are so pretty, and I love them because that is my daughter’s name. I thought the birds would all be gone but they are coming back to visit which is such a gift.
Love reading about Liz Gilbert. Big magic is just that. Also love your foray into the trickster. It’s so cool that we can change our mindset like that. And who but the trickster can bring in all the emotions without shame. Love to read you.
Beautiful piece! I feel like you’re speaking right to me. Big Magic is one of a small handful of books I often re-read, I love Liz’s philosophy on collaborating with creativity. I’ve been on a journey the past year to incorporate more native plants in my yard, it has been so rewarding and this year fireflies are back too. I’m looking forward to reading the other book you recommend here too!
Every bit of this post is pure MAGIC! Your poem reached right to my heart and soul. Ready to welcome the trickster to come forth. My watercolors (and a few haikus!) have been waiting to be born. Thank you💗
Julia, how kind! Thank you for being here. I hope you visit again. I wish you joy in your creative endeavors. I’ve been thinking of trying watercolors. That might be my next leap.
“Sometimes leaping is all that is left
and we are the most brave because we have to be” Thank you for this!
Thanks for reading. I’m glad it resonated.
Beautiful poem, Mary. Watching birds fly the first time is magical and moving. I love your birdhouse and video! Early in the pandemic lockdown an Anna's hummingbird built a nest on my bedroom window's awning arm. I watched her build, lay the tiny eggs, sit on them. Then I watched all three birds hatch, get fed, and eventually fledge. The third one was about two days behind the first two. I was afraid I was seeing the last of those beautiful birds, but no. They came to the feeder every day. The last day I saw them was the day I moved away, 1 ½ years later. May you have many generations live with you as you house them and get to watch them grow and fly.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for restacking the post. Anna’s hummingbirds are so pretty, and I love them because that is my daughter’s name. I thought the birds would all be gone but they are coming back to visit which is such a gift.
Love reading about Liz Gilbert. Big magic is just that. Also love your foray into the trickster. It’s so cool that we can change our mindset like that. And who but the trickster can bring in all the emotions without shame. Love to read you.
It is so cool. I’m so honored that you are enjoying the pockets.
Wonderful, loved it
I’m so excited that you figured out how to comment. Nice work! It means much!
Loved this.
Beautiful piece! I feel like you’re speaking right to me. Big Magic is one of a small handful of books I often re-read, I love Liz’s philosophy on collaborating with creativity. I’ve been on a journey the past year to incorporate more native plants in my yard, it has been so rewarding and this year fireflies are back too. I’m looking forward to reading the other book you recommend here too!
Welcome Rachel! Fireflies are back! So amazing! I would love to hear more on that.
I just did some writing on it actually! https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelvinciguerra/p/counting-fireflies?r=c7qhz&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Citizen science, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Backyard habitat, fireflies, birds and stickers, so many of my favorite things in one post. Thank you!
Every bit of this post is pure MAGIC! Your poem reached right to my heart and soul. Ready to welcome the trickster to come forth. My watercolors (and a few haikus!) have been waiting to be born. Thank you💗
Julia, how kind! Thank you for being here. I hope you visit again. I wish you joy in your creative endeavors. I’ve been thinking of trying watercolors. That might be my next leap.
Stones! Essential oils! Backyard habitat! Creativity! Birds! This is my world. TY.
Here’s to a beautiful world! Thanks for reading!