Deirdre – you are too kind. It makes me happy that this resonated with you. I often wonder whether anyone has time to read these things I write in my effort to keep grounded in a world that seems to be spinning out of control – and yet hoping that someone else might say yes – this is what is real. Hold on to that…. I am happy to report that the pea chicks are hopping up high into the Doug fir at night and are at that gangly pre-teen inquisitive stage that is so fun. 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words. We are kindred spirits.