HUMMER UPDATE

Apparently the original visitor "HUMVEE" as I like to call him/her as been joined by other greedy friends. A longer, skinnier version of the first and a smaller neck-banded male of much aggression. The battle ensues when one attempts a quick snack and run. Bombarding mites blow each other off course in a comical aerial act of foolhardy bravery. They literally fly sideways to avoid the evil wings and beak of the feathery flapping defense. He jealously guards the red sugar water that, trust me, one little bird smaller than the size of my fist could not possibly hope to demolish within his or her lifetime.

To be available for guard duty we have determined he must hang in a nearby tree or bush ready for instant attack should another hungry beastie approach. Metaphor for life I suppose. If you are not willing to share you are doomed to spend every waking minute defending your treasure from the marauding hordes who attempt to take it from you. Be sure it is worth the effort I say. He knows that we are talking about him fixing beady eyes on us through the window while pausing gracefully in midair flapping furiously to warn us off. Hilarious yet misguided courage as I am a low carb person uninterested in stealing his overly sugared treat.

SCENES OF KENNEDY

Although not perfect; a family full of contradictions, excessive behavior, influence and power. One cannot deny that this family of wealth and privilege never forgot that public service is the highest calling and followed the practice to their death. I salute you Senator Kennedy and those that came before you. My hope is that others will follow the path you began.