The Return of the Whippoorwill

And two reasons to smile

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Photo by Puji Singh on Unsplash

Late last night, moments after my son got into his car to drive home, he sent me a quick text that said, “I just heard a whippoorwill. Step outside and listen.”

I hurried outside, first standing in the front yard, then working my way to the back of the house.

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Deborah Barchi
Gardening, Birding, and Outdoor Adventure

Deborah Barchi has recently retired from her career as a librarian and now has time to read, explore nature, and write poetry and essays.