Thoughts From The West End

I always get excited with the return of spring and those longer and warmer days. This is the time when I start listening for the return of my favorite guest, the hummingbird. It is pure joy when they show up in my backyard looking for blossoming flowers and my sugar water mixture. It used to be a gallon sized hummingbird juice purchased from the store but now I take great pride in preparing my own.

Birds have always fascinated me and the more colorful one is the more impressed I become. My news feed seems to know that I enjoy reading about my winged friends and always presents me with a story about how to become involved in my birdie life. If we want to feed hummingbirds, we should get new feeders each season, and do a clear sugar water with no dyes. These are simple rules to follow to enjoy swarms of hummingbirds outside your window.

Growing up I always remember hearing the saying, “stop and smell the roses.”

Being young and always on the move I never followed this age tested advice. However, as I have gotten older, and more gray has shown up in my hair the more I realize how sound this advice is. I know intentionally make the sacrifice and slow down to enjoy life a little bit more. Whether that is stopping to watch hummingbirds feed or taking the moment to listen to my children and really listen to what is going on in their world. So, remember to stop and smell the roses.

P.S.

I didn’t forget about screen time. I just discovered that my scary screen time included my desktop computer time and that is how I make a living. This last month I did make a conscious effort to use my phone less and enjoyed the time away from the handheld.

Jpa