American Goldfinch

Still jet lagged from Japan, after house cleaning at 3am, Quincy and I took a walk around South Pond. Yesterday I noted a sign that mentioned the American Goldfinch and how common it was, and I thought to myself "hmm I haven't seen one yet". Low and behold this morning one flies right in front of us. It really is a striking bird, bright yellow and dark black. The little guy made my day. Sometimes you have to really wonder how the world works in mysterious ways! Afterwards, Quincy was a big hit at Green City Market. He kept lying down at every vendor, winning over their hearts.

Found on Pinterest, wish I could have taken this photo!

"There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow man. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well". -Walter Reuther

There was a moment today when I realized I'm doing exactly what I'm meant to do. I love taking care of sick kids and making sure I do everything in my power to get them better. Not only do I love it, I'm good at it. It's the best feeling in the world.

Strawberry cream cheese bread

Happy Birthday To Me!

Love this quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.