1) On Tuesday morning I crowed about my runner’s high and feeling so good
© Zippy 2011
2) but by that evening all euphoria was gone due to a Wildebeest implosion,
3) and we were forced to sort through the rubble.
4) The dust has settled and tomorrow we focus on Zebu’s 15th birthday.
5) Today, though, I will focus on this Western Tanager captured by Zippy:
© Zippy 2011
Wishing everyone a rubble-free weekend!
Tracy Abell 
Wow! I’ll focus on the tanager as well. He’s (I’m assuming maleness) beautiful and something we don’t have where I live.
Hope you have a great weekend.
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It is a male and he’s in his mating finery. Those guys get all the good colors! š
You have a good one, too, Pat.
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One thing I’ve learned about life is that good times often intersect with difficult periods…nothing runs in a smooth, straight line. I’m glad you had the grace note (i.e. “runner’s high) in the midst of/as precursor to this mishegas, which like most of life’s obstacles, will most assuredly pass (alternatively, you’ll pass them by). xoxo
PS I’ve been doing a lot of physical training/gym visits of late. This, during a time that’s been particularly stressful for me. It’s not so easy to fit it in, but boy howdy, does it help!
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You’re so right, Melodye. No straight lines here.
I’m glad you’re able to work out some of your stress, too. I don’t know where I’d be without my exercise. (In a corner in the fetal position?) And thank you for using one of my favorite phrases: boy howdy!
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Life with kids is kind of a series of implosions, isn’t it? *sigh* But the good running (and other) highs in between really help š
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A Series of Implosions. What a great name for a book. Or a rock band. Amen to the running highs in between!
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Life with kids is full of surprises!! Happy birthday to Zebu!!
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I prefer my surprises to be enjoyable. š
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Anabel. I’ll let Zebu know.
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Wow, that Western Tanager is gorgeous!
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The tanager is a beauty, huh? We’re always so thrilled when they travel through.
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I love Western tanagers!
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Tanagers are one of the more festive birds we get around here. Always a joy to see them.
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Hugs, Tracy. Tell Zippy that tanager is so beautiful I’d love a print for my bedroom.
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Thank you for the hugs, Laurie. I know you know…
Zippy says if you’re serious we can send you the file. Our printer doesn’t do a very good job of printing color. Let me know if you’d like it.
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Yep. I do know.
And I’d love to have the file. I have a special shelf in my bedroom for bird treasures.
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I will send a file as soon as someone who knows what they’re doing can help me.
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Thanks. š
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