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Stuck a feather in his cap.

On a routine exploration of the neighborhood today we were fortunate to happen upon a lovely and lonesome feather. This was Knox’s first time seeing one of these in the wild (as it were) and he was very enthusiastic to learn about it’s origin.

“It’s a thing from a bunny!” he chirped.

I explained to him that it came from a bird, the thought of which caused him to quiver with glee.

“What should we do with it Mom? Can I wear it?”

And then, like so many curious little boys that have come before him, he tucked his treasure in the best place he could think of.

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“Do you think the lady bird is sad now Mom?

I’ll be very careful with her fedder and then she can just grow a new one.”

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Next on the day’s nature exploring agenda:

Plant Life According to Knox

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“Seeds (and plants) need Dirt, Water and Poison to grow.”

Two out of three- not too bad.

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“Now, help me dig this hole, Mom”

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“There. That’s my garden.”

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My apologies to Dovie for the involuntary donation-

of her darling Bachelor’s Buttons…

…and her dirt.

We didn’t think you would mind too much.

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Windows

Today, as I was performing my

semi-daily-almost-maybe-bi-weekly Back Yard Rose Inspection-

I came across this most unusual looking rose bud:

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As I gazed,perplexed, at this curiosity of nature-

I thought to myself-

“How odd…for a rose bud to have…

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…most unusual and…unnecessary

…I would think…”

But, just as my simple brain teetered

on the virtual edge of complete befuddlement-

what to my wondering eyes did appear

a tiny little resident!

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How sweet and innocent and harmless is he-

this creature of wonderment.

As much as I would love to sit here in my garden all day-

watching you inch your lovely little way-

through my precious rosebuds,

I hope you have had your fill Dear Sir,

as I will no longer be requiring your services!