Reflections on life, creativity, and the magic found in everyday moments

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10 Tips for Attracting Bluebirds

The bluebird is well named, for he wears a coat of the purest, richest, and most gorgeous blue on back, wings, and tail; no North American bird better deserves the name, for no other flashes before our admiring eyes so much brilliant blue. With their gorgeous colors, musical voices and gentle habits, who wouldn’t want to welcome these beauties into the backyard? Attracting bluebirds can take some time and patience. But once you’ve won them over, they’ll bring their special bluebird pizzazz to any yard or garden.

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Chesapeake Bay, Day 1

After lived in Florida for so many years, I did not want to go back to the ocean view. I enjoy mountains and change of a seasons more than salt water and hot sun, but the thought about looking at the cliff coast is still excites me. Luckily, there is The Calvert Cliffs State Park just in 1 ½ hours’ drive away.

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Mockingjay?

Well, I am not a big fan of The Hunger Games, but I swear that I heard the theme Mockingjay call the other day. 

At the first, I thought that my mind was playing a trick on me, but later that day I heard it several more times again. Filled with curiosity, I started to look for an information about what the Hell Mockingjay is. And guess what? 

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Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC

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My words rained over you, stroking you.
A long time I have loved the sunned mother-of-pearl of your body.
I go so far as to think that you own the universe.
I will bring you happy flowers from the mountains, bluebells,
dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses.
I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.

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