Joy Comes in the Morning

Sapphire and Sapphire 2

There is a new Scrub Jay in our yard. The days have been warmer and dry enough, that we begin to notice her as we sit outside to eat and read and cat nap in the sun.

She picks out bugs and grubs in our newly planted grass. It has become a favorite past time to just sit on the deck and watch her.  She flutters closely, perches upon the deck railing as if …