June is Perfect

When I thought there was nothing left to share, I came upon a few things.

This first sunset of summer is a view from my front porch.

June is perfect - a refreshing mix of a cool, invigorating spring, sizzling hot and lazy summer,

and fresh colors that aren’t worn out and drab yet nor marked by Japanese beetles. Iced tea and bare feet.

I had a recent discussion about the absence of my female hummingbirds with friend Sherry in Missouri and we came to the sad conclusion that they have perhaps found other feeders nearby. Yes, it's probable that someone else is feeding my hummingbirds. This realization leaves my heart very heavy but I accept it. I’ve only seen one female Ruby-throated since April, so I will continue to make the frisky males happy until they begin leaving in a few weeks. This is the most recent terrible photo I have. When I crave hummingbird happiness this summer, I’ll look at my posts from last year, especially here, and laugh at the little juveniles who visited all day long and made me giddy with delight to serve them.

This summer might not be hummingbird sweet, but there is still so much to admire…

There are other birds with outrageous attitudes,

and other beauties that float

and flutter

who will beckon

and glisten in sunlight,

buzz,

and hum.

It will take all of this and more

to ease my missing the hummer squeaks and chitters I love.