Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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Dispatches from a Porch Swing
Dispatches from a Porch Swing
Diversion

Diversion

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Jen Deaderick
May 23, 2021
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A blue jay just stared intently at me for a minute, then shook himself and made himself all fluffy. Then he flew away. He was maybe trying to intimidate me? Or he was coming on to me. Either way, it was an enjoyable diversion.

Yesterday morning, I stopped in to hug my sleeping child on the way to the porch and fell asleep for three hours. I’d even alread…

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