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An extra day this year, what are we going to do with it? I hear frequently that we don’t have enough time to do everything we want to do, so here’s a boost! Ben Franklin is to have said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
Speaking of planning, our backyard bluebird couple is doing some planning. Sunday morning at breakfast, we noticed Charlie and Chessie Bluebird were on the fence near a new bluebird house. Apparently, they had just gotten their preapproval for a loan. They seemed nervous, especially Charlie. He was closer to the house; perhaps he had seen the ad? Chessie went in the door, and as soon as she disappeared, he hopped down the fence a couple of feet away from the door. He had his feathers all fluffed up and kept hopping back and forth. He was worried. As soon as Chessie popped out the door, he jumped! But she didn’t run him down, nor did we hear any irritated chatter.
I think Charlie was afraid he was being too cheap. He wanted the best for his family but didn’t want to look like an overworked dad all his life, either. You could tell he liked to eat. Chessie wasn’t sure. She looked at the new house from all angles. She went inside a few times and sat on the doorstep. Charlie just kept a healthy distance.
Monday morning looked a little more promising. We could tell Charlie was getting more relaxed. He was sitting on the birdhouse roof as Chessie went inside. I expect they put an offer on it. We hope they get it. Couples that get along well together always make good neighbors.
I wish you a bluebird sighting today,
~ Ethan Weber
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