CHACONIAC's Blog

I've had the most amazing visitor in my garden of late: a one-legged robin has been eating centipedes and worms in my little garden. He doesn't seem to have any trouble catching food, altho when he tries to fly he's a bit slow on the lift-off. But the most amazing thing is he balances on my bird bath and sings his heart out. I look out at him while I'm drinking my coffee in the morning and it makes me think there's a life lesson in all of this. If a one-legged robin can find something to sing about most of haven't got reason to complain.

I'VE GOT TWO NEW PHOTOS OF THIS AMAZING LITTLE BIRD, WHO IS APPARENTLY OBLIVIOUS TO HIS OWN DISABILITY!

In other garden news, I planted lettuce from seed in with some of the annuals and it looks fantastic...all bushy and green and so...ebullient. It tastes so good too, especially the arugula. Also have peas and string beans so I make myself a healthy home-grown salad for lunch.  I am such a farmer! I'm going to change my W-2 tax form and apply for some subsidies. The homegrown flavors are just so much more intense than anything in the supermarket. The tomatoes should be coming on line soon. They start slow and then there's too many to eat or even share. That's when I break out a recipe for slow-roasting them with onions and garlic and olive oil. It makes a great soup or sauce, and I promise to share.

Regards,

Lilia