Adorable Interspecies Conflict / One Good Thing

Cute animals stand their ground

Dear Readers:

First — a reminder that this newsletter is not meant to ignore or paper over all of the strife in our daily world. This particular day, in fact, seems to present something of a vortex of absolutely awful and terrible national and international events.

But my search for “good things” to share has been good for my perspective on the world — and my mental health overall.

This work is meant to offer all of us a bit of a breather.

And now this:

DATELINE: Yesterday

LOCATION: My world

EVENT: Adorable animals standing their ground.

A WARNING: Potential eye-burning cuteness. Take appropriate precautions.

FIRST

Molly versus Duck (13 seconds)

When a mallard duck lost her way and wandered through the garden, Molly escorted her back across the road and into the creek, with a subtle “stay in your lane” dash.

Well done, fierce watchdog. You earned your treat today.

AND NOW

Bluebird Versus Doe

When a doe took a break from eating our crops and chose to get a little bit too close to the bluebird box, the bird was …

not having it.

Watch as the bluebird dive-bombs the doe, who retreats in a somewhat sheepish “nothing to see here…” fashion.

BONUS ROUND:

Do you need a re-posting of 7 adorable fox kits playing in the driveway?

I think you do:

ALSO:

It’s peony season — that brief and glorious week or so when the garden is dotted with show-offy blooms.

June is, in fact, busting out all over

STAY TUNED

TOMORROW: A tale of spiraling domestic misadventure and its charming antidote.

Until then, Dear Reader:

Keep your powder dry

Stay safe

Recognize and be grateful for the good things in your own life

And remember that we’re walking through this world together.

Love,

Amy