Archive for January 24th, 2010

It was a small discovery but it gave me joy.  I noticed one cactus plant in my office had a bump on it almost a quarter inch high.  It was a very slow growing cactus so I was thrilled to notice that.  I will eventually point out this out to my wife.  Life is full of small pleasures.  You just have to pay attention.  And appreciate them when they come along.

I left the door open to hear the cardinal sing although it let in some cool air.  It has been months since I heard one.  And I stood at the entrance to listen to the fifteen seconds of singing.  A few seconds later, I heard the cackle of a Pileated Woodpecker across the yard and from somewhere off in another direction the distant pecking of another woodpecker.

I must miss quite a bit since I usually do not get up before 9 AM.  I was going to church this morning and had set my alarm for 7:30.  I finally closed the door:  the brief concert was over.