My Everything Corner

You know, killdeer are very considerate creatures. They could have hatched yesterday when we were in the city all day, but they waited.  I was out early this foggy morning, new camera in tow. I checked on them then, and all was quiet. They must have seen the shiny new equipment I was carrying because a few hours later - POOF! 4 puffy chicks. Just look at the poses they gave me; fantastic little models.  I've thrown in a few other photos from my practice session.   This is Daddy.  He was running around making a racket the entire time his tribe was breaking free of their shells. He's to blame for me finding out it was hatching day. Still tired from all the work it took to get out of that tiny egg. Time to start venturing out a bit - stretch those wee legs. I can't believe this little fluff ball could even fit into something that small.   Asparagus fern.

Foggy days can be beautiful, but of course if you're traveling they can be treacherous too. On the day I took these lovely photos, a local 17 year old girl was in a bad accident. For the longest time, the only news we had heard was that her back was broken.  We were terribly worried for her, and I said many a prayer for her and the family.  We found out recently that she is not only going to make a full recovery, but that she is already back at home.  Home of course, is where we do our best healing.  I can't tell you how happy I was to hear this news. Too often, people don't get so lucky.