pica pica jr. picas

lots of squawking the last few days
mamas
papas
babies

learning the ropes
charting flight paths
how to be the best winged rascals in the hood

mag wheels
tart pies

magging
tarty
awesome
bossy
bossy
magpies

early summer evening sun

scatterings of shasta daisies

chords and melodies
strumming electrics

shadows of leaves
shadows on leaves
wind threading poplar

the geraniums are rioting
bursts of crimson/defiant hues
marching up
down
all around

petals and notes
in this prairie city
backyard

watching and wondering...

if the World Cup fan wearing the Panda head costume
is finding it hot in there...

mmm....

wisping

the tiny tory pads are all around now
to have and hold in spirit
imprinted in ink
on precious paper
here in memory
and so many fond memories
of our small sir

summer's eve eve

tomorrow sun rise/set
5:04/10:07

a day of union
promise
celebration

keys that unlock hearts

Apidae rescue

when you come across a sluggish bee on your path
take a moment to consider how you might be of assistance
a leafy green might aid as an invite to transport
from the place of heavy traffic to a more secluded spot
out of harm's way
a little time out for the winged one
so that in time after resting
she might begin buzzing
again

and oh what heights we'll hit...

glad that the raccoon in Minnesota made it
all the way up

somedays the news of the world isn't glum at all