Robins have been here almost two weeks. The day I saw my first robin, I also saw my first earthworm. The worm was surprising because it was snowing at the time. Nighthawks have been flying around almost as long as the robins. What do those things eat other than insects? I worry about them.
Today was a real kick in the teeth. Once they shut down schools, I still had my Census job to keep me busy but isolated. Well, my boss called today: no more work for at least two weeks. It will be interesting to see what happens with this, because the Census is required by the Constitution. I would say you can’t just ignore the Constitution, but…
Then one of our birds came up missing tonight. Our smallest hen, so small she fits in your hand (full grown) wasn’t perched in the barn rafters like she normally does. We trapped a ‘coon a week ago, and my wife saw a fox on our deck a few days ago, but it wasn’t even twilight when I went out to shut them up and she wasn’t there or anywhere we could see. Why is it always your favorite birds that get lost?
Can’t think of any good news except we don’t seem to be sick with anything scary. Just what seems to be normal Spring allergies. We hope.
Even if I’m not posting here much, you’re all on my mind, hoping you’re all safe.
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I waved at all my friends driving through Rosendale, Oshkosh, and the Fox Valley:)
