With inspiration from my dear sister-in-law, Rachel, I embark on this adventure - capturing an image every day for a year both to have for myself and to share with you. My hope is that through this effort, I will "keep peace in the noisy confusion of life" - taking time to notice the small things, celebrate the big things, and more fully appreciate the gift of each new day. Of course, I had every intention of beginning this on January 1st - but when that day came and went without a blog, Rachel assured me that this project can begin on any day. After a slow start, I really hope I can pull it off - and that you'll enjoy it!

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Day 164 - June 21: Mothering

Our neighbor's eldest, Eamon graduated from high school a few weeks ago - so, there's been a lot of talk between his mom and me about raising kids and then letting go.  Just outside their kitchen door, in this decorative wreath, they've been hosting a morning dove, who seems to enjoy (rather than fear) the activity just inches from her perch.  We watched as she and her partner (on rotating shifts you could set a clock to) sat on their nest, as the two babies were hatched, as all four huddled on the wreath together, and then as the babies flew away.  Now, just weeks later, she's back for another round.  She makes it all look so easy - I hope she's been giving some tips to Eamon's mom.
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