Comfort Can Come In Small Packages

The rains are over for now . The windows are open to the soft summer breezes and the sweet fragrances they bear . As I seem to spend a portion of my days in the front room , my "window to the world " reveals wildlife large and small . Two weeks ago , a large doe ambled across the street and my lawn to plant herself firmly in my flower bed to munch contentedly on whatever her predecessors had left . Big brown eyes and silky ears notwithstanding , she was shooed away...her "Aw , shucks " unspoken , yet clearly heard !
The little birds ( chickadees , multi-colored finches ,wrens and sparrows ) frequent the feeder . Their sloppy eating style insures food on the ground for the mourning doves , squirrels and chipmunks . What a circus ! The chipmunks come here from somewhere across the street...tails up and racing . They arrive with sunken cheeks and leave looking like poster kids for mumps ! The squirrels are a hoot as they try to invade the feeder purposely hung beyond their reach . The metal awning roof is edged with tubing bent into scallops...UUUUU...with the feeder suspended midway . There is one little grey girl who is determined to beat the system and her contortions and valiant efforts are something to behold !
One of my favorites is the hummingbird . Hanging planters of fuschia , petunia and impatiens adorn the roof's edging...their bright pinks combining with the bicolor honeysuckle to furnish a beautiful buffet for her . Last night , just before sunset , the hummingbird was feasting on the butterfly bush out front . There were so many blossoms , it was easy to watch her green-jeweled self for quite awhile ! What a joy !
I am grateful for these gifts...they are of enormous comfort to me now , as are your kind thoughts and comments . I may now be the only one here , but you all make sure I am not alone...thank you !