The Morning Porch

Dave Bonta April 23, 2017 2

‪I sit with my feet propped on the top railing as usual. A chickadee with a beak full of grass lands on my boots and hops from toe to toe.‬

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Sarah Russell
8 years ago Permalink

A blessing!
1. Dave Bonta
  8 years ago Permalink
  
  For me, yes. The bird was obviously highly annoyed by my presence.

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