The worst part of saving the dang daylight is that we all feel jet-lagged and yet we are not in Paris.
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The worst part of saving the dang daylight is that we all feel jet-lagged and yet we are not in Paris.
Day 21 in #aBirdFromTheLord
Anna’s hummer silhouetted against the dawn.
Christian Wiman writes that wonder is the precondition for all wisdom.
The KJV of the Bible uses the word “Behold!” over a thousand times.
We miss so much when we do not pause to see.
Happy three week birthday to this beauty.
Hearing how it’s encouraging folks in the midst of difficult changes in their lives is bringing me such joy.
Day 20 in #aBirdFromTheLord
Took a lunch walk and said hello to the charm of finches sunning themselves over in our preschool trees.
Halfway through Lent and I feel like I’ve been sprinting the whole way. Book launch. Church programs. Kid stuff.
Today is a day for deep breaths. God is near.
If you like correcting others, birding is for you because you get to spend the rest of your life telling people there’s no such thing as a seagull.
That does seem like it would make it sooner.
See, this is a good idea.
Friday our oldest child officially became taller than me. I am having feelings.
Oooh
I’m doing a no buy clothing year and mostly it’s great but man, the ads for bird sweaters are TESTING ME.
Day 19 in #aBirdFromTheLord
Three California Gulls circling overhead. Gulls get bad rap, but they’re such survivors.
When you’re birding your backyard or neighborhood, don’t forget to look far up into the distant sky. You may see unexpected treasures. Once I spotted a pelican!
Wedding. Help us.
This looks fascinating, Dave
ONE DAY I AM GOING TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE TO UPTOWN FUNK. —my 7yo
I’m happiest when I’m working on a project
yet I can’t wait to be done with the project
yet I will be sad once the project is finished and
immediately look for a new project.
Those are cool birds!
Day 18 in #aBirdFromTheLord
Last night the wind sent one of our backyard chairs sailing into the screen door. CA winds feel ominous—they increase our fire risk.
Birds are hunkered down. I can’t see any, though I hear a crow.
Sometimes hunkering down is the thing to do. We wait for smoother times.
So which one’s the first mate? —my kid, who hasn’t been to many weddings
Love a good goldfinch!
Day 16 in #aBirdFromTheLord
My spark bird—the one that first got me into birding—was a Black Phoebe. These little flycatchers are all spunk and sass.
“You will see greater things than these,” Jesus tells his disciples. The more I pay attention, the more I do.
What was your spark bird?
Especially when we live 20 minutes away. 🤦♀️
Day 15 in #aBirdFromTheLord
Ugh. A leaf blower at the park.
I strain my ears to hear the birds . They are still there. Warbler. Woodpecker. Phoebe.
The world is full of so much noise. It can be hard work to listen to what we long for. And yet, when we do, we are blessed.
It’s the pocket square that’s sending me.
Just let our 9yo pick out an outfit for a wedding this weekend.
9: Mom, I LOVE it!
Me: You look great, bud!
9: I look just like a FLIGHT ATTENDANT!
Louder, for the people in the back.
Day 14 in #aBirdFromTheLord
There’s a Red-shouldered Hawk that hangs out at my children’s school. I hoped to see him today, but no luck.
Still, God sent this crow. One of the things I love about birding is that even when we don’t see what we are hunting for, there’s always someone there.
I don’t often take down social media posts, but this one got WAY out of hand.
What if we followed a higher way?
Amazing!
Day 13 in #abirdfromthelord
How can this be the same yard where I witnessed 24 species just days ago?
It’s all about time of day. At dawn on the day after a rain, everyone was out singing. Today at the hottest point of the day, only the Allen’s was bold enough.
What birds did God send you today?
That tagline is perfection.