Ghostwater Garden

'Recession Fatigue'

I think, judging by my posting record for the last year, that it is safe to say that I am on hiatus. 

Migrations

The juncos have moved on, up to more temperate northern climes. The starlings moved in on their wake, gleaning seed from my weedy yard and fattening up for their journey north. On warm days, their beaks are held wide, panting off the excess heat of the desert.