Georgia

Here in my parent's back yard, feeding birds is taken very seriously. From suet to multiple types of seeds, there is a buffet of gastronomical choices for the birds. I counted seven different feeders and I am sure that I missed some.

All these tempting choices mean that the birds are ever present. Ranging from humming birds to enormous crows, we have been enjoying a real cross section of southern bird society. My favorite? Those giant crows. They are gorgeous with their sleek black feathers and intense eyes. Close behind them would be the ever present mourning doves. I just love their little grey frocks.

Today a different kind of bird will be flying in. My friends Cindy and Gerd arrive by plane. Cindy is coming all the way from Germany. We are pretty excited about their visit and have lots of activities and menus planned around their stay. Having fun and eating well are two staples in the lives of my family. We don't like to suffer.

Yesterday I made the long drive from my home in Ohio to my parent's home in northern Georgia. The drive is long and I have made it many many times over the past fifteen years. By the time I am finished with the nine hour trip, I am wiped out. Over the years, I have learned that a sure fired way to recharge my batteries is to spend some time in their back yard my first morning there.

Combine formal lawn and walk ways with amazing blooms and the occasional whimsey and you can begin to get an understanding of this magical place.

Over the next week or so, we will spend more time exploring their home and documenting my visit. Together, my parents have built a paradise around themselves and I think you will like seeing a glimpse of their home.

bird feeding

visiting my parents home