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Monday, September 29, 2025

The Spirit Series: Birthday Cards Inspired by Nature, Animals, and More”

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Hummingbird: The Joyful Dynamo

Here's another post about which bird matches your personality.

  



Hummingbird lovers are full of energy, optimism, and sparkle.

 

You’re the kind of person who lights up a room and leaves people wondering how you do it all.

 In Aztec mythology, hummingbirds were symbols of vigor and passion. You’re fast, focused, and fiercely protective of your peace. 

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Chickadee: The Cheerful Companion


Here's another post about which bird matches your personality.  

If chickadees make your heart sing, you’re likely warm, curious, and a little mischievous. Chickadees are known for their boldness despite their size—they’ll investigate anything and aren’t afraid to speak up. You’re the friend who always brings snacks, a good story, and a contagious laugh.





Chickadees are friendly and inquisitive. If you're sociable, curious, and bring warmth to those around you, the chickadee reflects your approachable and lighthearted demeanor.



When I lived near a forest trail, winter walks became a quiet ritual. The northern woods in those months were hushed, as if the whole world had curled into sleep. No rustle of squirrels, no flutter of wings—just the crunch of snow beneath my boots. Yet one companion never failed to appear: the Chickadee. Bright-eyed and full of energy, they seemed to relish my presence, darting from branch to branch as if to say, “I’ll walk with you.” Their cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee” call echoed through the frosted trees, a gentle reminder that even in the stillness of winter, life continues.

Now that I live farther south, where Chickadees are a rarer sight, I catch myself listening for that familiar song, hoping for a glimpse of those tiny winter companions. 

The Chickadee personality—quiet but observant, happy with simple company, and always carrying a spark of cheer even in the coldest seasons.




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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Sparrow: The Humble Hustler

Stories about sparrows often feature them in allegories and fables, where they represent courage, kindness, gratitude, and a small bird's ability to inspire great change. 

In religious texts, sparrows are symbols of God's enduring care for all creatures, even the smallest.


 Everyone needs a friend in a harsh unfriendly world and they can be found everywhere. Friendly enough to come share your crumbs if you have them while they comfort you with their familiar chriping. Teaching you that the secret to happiness is appreciating the small things. 

 Sparrows may be small, but they're industrious and community-oriented. If you're modest, hardworking, and thrive in collaborative environments, the sparrow reflects your grounded nature and resilience.

Sparrow fans are grounded, resourceful, and quietly powerful.

 



You don’t need flashy feathers to make your mark—you thrive on community, consistency, and clever problem-solving. 


Like the sparrow, you’re underestimated until people realize you’re the glue holding everything together.


 You’re scrappy, sweet, and always two steps ahead.

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Bluebird – The Hopeful Romantic

Here's #2 in the article about birds that match your personality. There are two types of Bluebirds the all blue one is a Mountain Bluebird.
If bluebirds speak to your soul, you’re probably an optimist with a poetic heart. 

Bluebirds are symbols of happiness, renewal, and gentle strength. You believe in fresh starts, meaningful connections, and the magic of a sunny day. You’re the one sending handwritten notes and spotting rainbows no one else noticed. 


The Mountain Bluebird is all blue but the Eastern Bluebird has a salmon to pink color



Bluebird – The Hopeful Romantic Bluebirds symbolize happiness and renewal. If you're optimistic, value meaningful connections, and always see the silver lining, the bluebird aligns with your hopeful and compassionate nature.













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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Great Blue Heron: The Serene Visionary

I ran across an article which asked which bird would match your personality so this is the first one.

 The article mentioned that Heron lovers are introspective, graceful, and deeply intuitive. These birds represent patience, self-reliance, and quiet wisdom. You’re the person who sees the big picture, trusts their gut, and moves through life with calm confidence. You don’t rush—you arrive exactly when you mean to. Ever wondered which bird best represents your unique personality?

 Birds, with their diverse traits and behaviors, can be surprisingly reflective of our own characteristics. Let's explore which feathered friend aligns with your inner self. 

 Great Blue Herons are solitary and graceful. If you're introspective, patient, and have a deep appreciation for tranquility, the heron mirrors your thoughtful and visionary qualities at least that's what the article says.

 When I moved to my present location in the interior of BC I discovered a heronry. It was truly amazing to see.  During nesting season birdwatchers came from all over to watch.  There were approximately 52 nests that had been there for 37 years and as of last year they had 151 adults and 103 chicks.

They are right in town by the Walmart and a mall and you can't imagine the experience of having one of these huge birds swoop over your head as they fly to their nest because they are huge and look like a prehistoric pterodactyl. 

This might give you more of an idea.
  • Height: 3.2 to 4.5 feet (1 to 1.4 meters).
  • Wingspan: 5.5 to 6.6 feet (1.7 to 2 meters).
  • Weight: 4 to 8 pounds (1.8 to 3.6 kilograms).
  • Body Length: 38 to 54 inches (97 to 137 centimeters). 
Below is an article about them with photos that show how unafraid of humans they are and how big they are



   It's quite awesome to see. The only downside to their presence is that without covering the ponds in your garden with netting, you cannot keep goldfish or koi as the herons hunt them. 

 I saw one in a field one day and as I was busy doing something else I had an opportunity to watch it for a long period of time. It stood perfectly still completely unconcerned with my presence only about 20 feet away and with it's long legs, neck and pointy head it hid well in the reeds that it was standing in.
 It's a beautiful bluey grey color which matches the shadows so it was miraculous to see it at all. 

 I kept an eye on it and after an hour or so of standing perfectly still it managed to capture a frog. Then it promptly flew away perhaps to feed it's young.  It was definitely an experience to remember.


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