Hawk

Hello,

On my walk this afternoon, I met a guy who was pointing up in a tree. A magnificent hawk was resting there. It was longer than 12 inches from head to tail. I had a beautiful view of its white speckled belly. I had not taken my phone, but the guy pulled out his and took a picture. He did not know what type it was. It was above our heads, but in a tree that was just a few feet away. The strong wind blew up its tail giving another view of the feathers. The back was brown, but I suspect that is not so unusual. Too bad my predator bird watcher had not been there, as he surely could have identified it. From the internet I say that it might be a red-tailed hawk.

It is quite a bit colder today. I am grateful for the many layers that I brought with me. It feels so good to go out and good to come back in.

Leroy and I went shopping. Neither of us found any shoes that were just right and on sale. Leroy, who does not get out shopping often, meandered around and found a yard-sized ruler that had metric and US feet on it. He was just totally happy as he has looked in the past at the home stores in our area and not found such. This was even fairly inexpensive.

I do notice that when we are with the kids we laugh so much more. Wondering how we can capture that when it is just two staid adults at our house. There must be a way to make this happen more consistently. We do try to read a joke a day, but we do not always laugh, smile maybe, but not laugh.

Just so you know sleeping has been much quieter after that first up and down night. So happy about that.

Leroy brought books that he bought at a book sale because I complained he was not reading them. I brought magazines that I give a last check out to before they are weeded from the library. I must say I like magazines in smaller doses. I did not bring a book so I am sticking with magazines.

Paula