Connie's Corner

The moving man cometh...

Yay....The people across the street had a moving van in their driveway until 1:30 when we had to leave to go to a podiatrist's appointment and pt for Jim. It was gone when we got back but the people are still there tonight (I see lights from my window as I type), cleaning probably. Their trash can was overflowing...the last one I hope. When they moved in, their truck hit our mailbox. It has never been the same since. I did not see it happen so there was nothing I could do...probably would not have done anything anyway. It was just one of those little things that continue to irritate...

When I went to get my mail today, a Carolina wren flew out from under the box...bet she's trying to build a nest under there...what dummies they are. Last spring a couple built a nest inside the carriage framing of our garage door. Let me tell you...it gets HOT in there. The little ones hatched out and croaked from the heat. I tried to give them water, but they were too far gone by the time I found them. I keep my garage door down now. Another time, a couple built a nest right over the top of one of the lights beside my front door. That was interesting to watch when someone came to the door.... At least they lived that year. Wrens will build a nest anywhere. They are about the friendliest bird ever. It doesn't hurt that I have food and water by the front porch either. Although they eat bugs, they love splashing around in the birdbath.

I am so proud of myself...I submitted stories to five, yes five, ezines yesterday and today. I am on a roll. There has to be some success in numbers so I shall continue until I have positive news from someone. I did not realize there are so many ezines out there. Once you start looking, they are easy to find. I just need some confidence...

until next time...c