Working Bird

Saturday, July 01, 2023

That’s my house-hen, “Wellsummer.” She’s thirteen-years-old, and outside enjoying the nice weather. This last surviving hen from my first flock continues doing well and, although eating less, keeps good weight and spirit.

This week at HD, I’ve worked in the afternoons from 4-8. It’s been very tiring after having handled all sorts of work at home before showing up at HD. This month’s schedule has me at HD during the afternoon and evening hours. I will think about readjusting my activities during the morning hours at home to save energy for my obligations at HD.

We’re more than halfway through this year, and now I’m imagining the daylights becoming shorter. Right now, after spending late hours at HD, I’m arriving home with enough light to care for my animals’ needs. Soon, I’ll be strapping on a headlight before joining the critters. Meanwhile, may we have continuing nice weather. Last fall, our winter arrived early, and with such snow and vengeance, I quit my outside job.

That actually worked out well when HD became my next workplace. It’s been fun learning about gardens, tools, hardware, and shelf stocking while interacting with customers (and often, too, their dogs).

Now, about my Zoom camera. I’ve finally worked through its bugs and can resume a favorite and too-long neglected activity. Today, I will carry the camera outside and look for wild bird-photo ops. Stay tuned for (hopefully) some beauts.

Dear Friends: Meanwhile, my sweet elderly hen nicely fills a “bird gap.” Diana