7 October

We haven’t seen many bluebirds at all this year at the farm, but this evening, my wife called me to the window to watch a large group of them taking turns at the birdbath in the front garden. Gorgeous creatures, blue and orange, splashing and playing their bird games.

It was God’s gift to my wife, whose birthday we celebrated today. I played hooky from work and we went on a jaunt, ate lunch at one of our favorite little hideaways, did some browsing, then came home and rested.

Happy Birthday to my beloved wife, my best friend and the best human being I’ve ever known. I’m so glad you’re with me on this path, little Texas girl.

~ S.K. Orr