Tanagers and Transient Gifts

Western Tanager in Eucalyptus. May, 2011. An Intrusion of Unexpected Beauty A few weeks ago I spotted four Western Tanagers in our yard. I watched for a few moments as they rummaged in the foliage of our eucalyptus, their heads as bright as ripe mangos.  It seemed they might visit for a while, so I dashed inside […]


>Tanagers and Transient Gifts

> Western Tanager in Eucalyptus. May, 2011. An Intrusion of Unexpected Beauty A few weeks ago I spotted four Western Tanagers in our yard. I watched for a few moments as they rummaged in the foliage of our eucalyptus, their heads as bright as ripe mangos.  It seemed they might visit for a while, so I dashed […]


Tanagers and Transient Gifts

Western Tanager in Eucalyptus. May, 2011. An Intrusion of Unexpected Beauty A few weeks ago I spotted four Western Tanagers in our yard. I watched for a few moments as they rummaged in the foliage of our eucalyptus, their heads as bright as ripe mangos.  It seemed they might visit for a while, so I dashed inside […]


The Family Spy

Flowers Dress Rehearsal I am alone in my in-laws’ house, rummaging through cabinets. In the garage I find the necessary tool: Dad’s rose pruners.  I will need them to complete my mission. The night before my plan had been to purchase a compact, tidy bouquet to take to my mother-in-law’s hospital room. In the morning, early, her doctor […]


The Family Spy

Flowers Dress Rehearsal I am alone in my in-laws’ house, rummaging through cabinets. In the garage I find the necessary tool: Dad’s rose pruners.  I will need them to complete my mission. The night before my plan had been to purchase a compact, tidy bouquet to take to my mother-in-law’s hospital room. In the morning, early, her doctor […]