I am so excited! It’s not because my new house now has bricks and wallboard and windows. That thrills me, but it’s not number one. It’s not because we have most everything finished to put this house on the market, either. It’s not even because I am about to have MORE time to do the things that I really want to do, like write this blog. What excites me tonight is the discovery of several positive comments, from people like you, who have read my blog! These comments were automatically sent to a spam folder that I didn’t know to check. So, if you’ve left me a comment and received no response back, I apologize! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
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I’ve got to share something that I witnessed yesterday. I can’t get it out of my mind. I know all about the food chain and how all things are created for a reason, but sometimes I feel too sensitive for the realities of this world.

The other day,when Mike mowed the lawn, he saw a rabbit hole lined in white fur and filled with babies! He said they were cute little gray bunnies, and they looked pretty big–about the size of the one in this picture.

Yesterday morning, Mike noticed the mama rabbit guarding the hole. He told me to come watch. Apparently, it was time for the youngsters to leave the nest. You know how real estate agents always stress location, location, location? Well, this mama rabbit missed the mark. She made the nest in the middle of our yard, between 2 apple trees. When her babies came out of the hole, they were totally exposed.

In the trees around her lurked 2 huge crows. They cawed back and forth in a frenzy–a feeding frenzy. One of them kept flying toward the babies; the mama rabbit repeatedly chased it away. She made a valiant effort, but the crows out-smarted her. We heard more loud cawing, and then one crow flew in to distract the mama, while the other crow nabbed a bunny and flew over the fence. Mama rabbit chased after them, to no avail. The crows were off to breakfast on her baby.

I’m really not a softy for rabbits. They can be pests, but I couldn’t help but sympathize with this mama rabbit. She tried so hard to protect her little one! Watching her lose the fight was a sad scene that I won’t soon forget. It reminds me too much of how the strong exploit the weak, whether animals or human beings. I long for a kinder, gentler world.

My Updates~

My daughter and granddaughter, Kristen, are coming this weekend for a visit. We can’t wait to see them. Here’s a picture of Kristen whispering a secret to her younger cousin.

This morning, on the Martha Stewart Show, a guest made an adorable rainbow layer cake. Kristen loves rainbows, so I want to make the cake for her. I went to Michael’s after the show and bought the Wilton food coloring needed to tint the batter vibrant colors. I can’t wait to try it.

I’m still reading The Truth About Beauty, by Kat James. I’ve bought some great new health-promoting products.

It’s time to call it a day, to snuggle in, and to catch some z’s. Buenas noches!

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