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Every spring, my family looks forward to welcoming birds into our trees as they build their nests and begin their families. We are treated to “fostering” many robins but have also had doves and blue jays stay with us for brief seasons. It’s great to watch them construct their roosts, welcome their offspring and…

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Last week I took Libbie, the family dog, outside for one last opportunity to water or fertilize the lawn before I went to work. In lieu of regular work shoes, I had some casual flip-flops on so I could take her to the tether we have anchored into the ground. It’s about six feet from…