The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: birds

  • Is it only a dropped feather?

    Bird Droppings May 12, 2026Is it only a dropped feather? “If we consider the eagle feather with its light and dark colors, we could argue that ‘the dark colors are more beautiful and, therefore, naturally more valuable,’ or vice versa. Regardless of which colors are more beautiful, necessary, or valuable, the truth is the bottom…

  • Seeing and hearing an owl and thinking about happiness

    Bird Droppings May 7, 2026 Seeing and hearing an owl and thinking about happiness “If you observe a really happy man, you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that…

  • It is not always all in a name.

    Bird Droppings April 29, 2026It is not always all in a name. On February 3, 2003, I officially started calling, my daily emailing, and journaling Bird Droppings. I went back into my files and pulled up a few old thoughts and ideas. Along with my new name in 2003, I came across some other bits…

  • I was looking for deer and a red-tailed hawk when I saw a gray fox.

    Bird Droppings March 13, 2026 I was looking for deer and a red-tailed hawk when I saw a gray fox. As I look at that statement, it isn’t very sensible for many. I go out most mornings to take photos of wildlife, sunrises, and nature. On most mornings, I will see anywhere from two or…

  • When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching?

    Bird Droppings February 13. 2026When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching? “When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl I have been seeking a part-time position this year. I have interviewed, and granted, I can overwhelm some people. I…

  • I saw two Red-Tailed Hawks and an osprey

    Bird Droppings February 8, 2026 I saw two Red-Tailed Hawks and an osprey As I look at that statement, it isn’t very sensible for many. Two red-tailed hawks and an os[rey crossed my path as I traveled yesterday, one flew across the road and landed in a tree, and the other and the osprey were…

  • The impact of synchronicity, or perhaps you could say, in my life, the saga of synchronicity

    Bird Droppings February 5, 2026The impact of synchronicity, or perhaps you could say, in my life, the saga of synchronicity I walked out into my backyard to my medicine circle. We’ve got two wind chimes, and every once in a while, the chimes will sound as the breeze picks up. I just walked through my…

  • An owl calling triggers so many memories

    Bird Droppings January 21, 2026 An owl calling triggers so many memories Owls have been on my mind for a few days now. Last night, I woke up for a few hours, but I forgot to turn on the ceiling fan. While up, I stuck my nose out the door, perhaps, intuition, who knows, when…

  • I saw a Red-Tailed Hawk

    Bird Droppings November 27, 2025 I saw a Red-Tailed Hawk As I look at that statement, it isn’t very sensible for many. A red-tailed hawk crossed my path as I traveled yesterday, flying across the road and landing in a tree. Since we moved in, a pair of hawks has hunted the fields and hedgerows…

  • I saw a Red-Tailed Hawk

    Bird Droppings October 14, 2025 I saw a Red-Tailed Hawk It isn’t significant for many, but as I looked at that statement, I saw a red-tailed hawk. It was in 2004 or so that we had just moved to a lease-to-purchase house in Gwinnett County. I was in the backyard, and on a tree trunk…