The Message of Change
Hard to escape all the political talk of late. Seems everyone is enthralled by the national charade, and I reckon it is important at some level. They’re all talking about “change” so much, that I’ve become fully convinced the ubiquitous nature of the rallying cry guarantees the total amount of change will be negligible.
Where I go to get away is my garden, and right now, it’s full of songbirds and woodpeckers. A level of life to which I can relate. We have a pair of Ruby-crowned Kinglets, the male even providing a glimpse of its rarely seen ruby crown, a trait only seen when it’s agitated or aroused. I hope, for his sake, it was the latter.
We’ve had Pine warblers, Carolina chickadees, American robins, Northern Cardinal, Carolina wren, juncos, Hairy and Red-bellied woodpeckers, White-breasted nuthatches, a White crowned sparrow and Mourning dove.
Yesterday, Allison and I sat outside for a good spell and relished in their numbers, playfulness and song. Certainly a far superior way to spend one’s time than listening to, reading or watching all the political blather.
And speaking of change, spring is around the corner here in the Delta. On the Celtic calendar, spring arrives on February 1, but for me the coming of spring is signaled by the Equinox. Now’s the time to plan the garden, plant some seeds indoors and await the season of rebirth.
That’s real change, something worth watching and talking about.
Yes I know the feeling my friend. It’s better to worry about stuff that really matters. Spring is pretty much here on the coast. Summer will be starting soon enough and with march coming we’ll have that precious extra hour of sunlight. The film festival seems to be going good. I figure that’s a nice resume builder(although I don’t really give two shits). I’ve been slacking on the blog lately, just gets old after awhile. You can only bitch for so long without it getting to you. I have a feeling I’ll be starting up again soon, maybe with a more positive approach. Hope all is well in the next state over. Take care – Sean