When I was putting a soaker hose around the cedar tree this morning, a red throated hummingbird hovered close to me, then perched on a twig about six feet away from me.

He sat there for at least 45 seconds, maybe a full minute.  He extended his tongue, and I got a really good look at it.  We just had a moment together.

I am beyond tired today. I’m crabby, and my neck is killing me, so seeing him helped lift my spirits.

Hummingbird, you are my gift today. Thank you.