Snow Bird

As Josh and I enjoyed our morning routine of rocking and watching "Max and Ruby," I saw a flit out of the corner of my eye. I turned my head just in time to see a sweet hummingbird stop for just a moment at one of my neglected feeders hanging on my front window.

I couldn't help but moan, "Oh no," out loud.

Josh wondered what was wrong, so I told him that there was a hummingbird outside and that it is too cold for a hummingbird. Tears came to my tender-hearted boy's eyes.

"I'm sure he will be O.K., though," I quickly assured him.

I had been so excited to see snow on the window and hood of the truck--but now my excitement turned to sadness. I've never seen a hummingbird around our house this late in November. In fact, most of ours seem to disappear in the middle of September.

I just had to find out more about what the future would be for this little hummingbird. Since hummingbirds feed mainly on insects and spiders, it would be possible for him to feed on dormant bugs that it finds. The sad thing is, that most likely this guy is an older hummingbird that didn't have the gumption to migrate again. It could even be possible that he is a very young hummer that has never migrated before and didn't go south on time. Whatever the case, the future doesn't look very bright for him.

I just love hummingbirds. They bring so much entertainment and enjoyment each summer. And even when I am not very dependable, they still come back just to see if I've filled their feeders. My first instinct was to rush out and fill up a feeder. I know, it would have frozen. And what good would that have done him anyway? He would still be way too cold.

Life.

And while I'm already feeling a little sad, I may as well see what Jacky might be up to.

Google search...do crickets hibernate?

No. They freeze.

Quick Update...

It's been such a long time since I've gone blogging.



I've been sick. Yucky stomach virus sick. I can't remember a time when I've felt this bad. I'm left with occasional stomach cramping and no energy. It's been over a week now, and I still can't--or really want to--eat real food. Not even coffee in the morning.

So sad.

But I didn't get on here to have a pity party for myself.

I got on here to let you know that I really am still alive. If I haven't called you back (Stickers!) or commented on your blog lately, I am sorry.

And with the holiday season just around the corner, I'm afraid that I won't be improving much in that area.

Plus this laptop with no mouse is not helping matters.

Maybe Santa will bring me a mouse for Christmas?

My Obama Vote...

...is No.

I've been feeling the need to share how I feel about tomorrow's elections, but I worry that I lack the eloquence to do so.

Yesterday our church shared this video from CitizenLink.org. It's extremely powerful and puts into words what needs to be said.

It is best viewed in full screen...just press the little square on the bottom right of the video.