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Azul, the neighborhood bluebird, circled the sunflowers, but the emerging blooms were still tight buds, and it would be a while before she had access to their delectable seeds. In frustration, she flew into the kitchen window, repeatedly banging her wings. Annie threw a tea towel at the window to shoo her away. It worked; the cerulean bird flew off.

LJ walked into the kitchen, “was that Azul banging on the window, again?”

“Yes, I watched her circling the sunflowers; she knows one of her favorite seeds is growing and is…

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The first rays of morning sun moved across the ceiling of Annie and LJ’s bedroom. The sunshine glowing through the skylight usually felt friendly, helping both wake up to the promise of a new day. Recently though, Annie was already awake, having spent another restless night tossing and turning.

“I have got to start getting more sleep,” she thought. After completing her morning meditation, she took her glass of water from the nightstand and walked into the bathroom. Peering at her skin in the mirror, she noticed the circles under her…

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“Annie, I just got a text message. We can get our vaccines if we go right now. I hope the car starts; we haven’t driven it in so long,” joked LJ.

Minutes later, they arrived at the medical center. Signs directed them to the vaccine line, where there were about a half dozen cars ahead. They registered, got their shots, and drove home.

Annie pulled off her band-aid and tossed it, “Well, that was easy. It looks like our second shots are in two weeks?”

“Yes. I have meant…

“Finally,” exclaimed Annie as she and LJ walked up to Ruby’s Kitchen. It had been over a year since the doors of their favorite restaurant closed. When they heard it was reopening, they made plans to be among its first customers on Saturday morning. They decided to walk the two miles to get in their daily exercise and work up an appetite for Ruby’s super delicious breakfasts. As they approached the restaurant, they were greeted by several friends and neighbors who were also headed to Ruby’s.

LJ waved at Bennie and Celeste, “Hey, you two, if you’re going to Ruby’s…

“How lovely.” Annie smiled at the handwritten note from Kelly and Mark. “LJ, your brother, and his wife invited us to lunch next Sunday. Kelly’s note says we’ll sit outside, so socially-distancing should be easy.”

“That’s nice. I want to see how the backyard remodel turned out. Let’s bring a veggie bouquet because we have lots of asparagus and broccoli right now.”

“Ok, I’m also thinking about making a batch of ghee, and we can bring them a couple of jars.”

“Gee, ghee, what a good idea,” quipped LJ. …

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“LJ, wake up; the baby is coming now.” Annie leaped out of bed and raced to get dressed. Thirty minutes later, they were driving to the hospital. Their neighbors, Sam, and Rachel were having their first child.

LJ and Annie were the first to extend a welcome to them when they moved eight years ago to the Bay Area from New York having been recruited by tech companies. It was an exciting yet bittersweet time since the move took them away from family. Over the years, the couples became close, as the newbies adjusted to…

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The rain was torrential, drumming in a rhythm that reminded Annie this was the heart of winter in the Bay Area. She saw the squirrel family run across the fence impervious to the cold and wind. A tiny hummingbird flew up to the kitchen window to check her out for a few seconds and flew off. She smiled, listening to Chick Corea’s legendary Spain from the Light as a Feather album, as she chopped carrots and broccoli, trimmed the snow peas, and sliced the red bell pepper adding all to the slow cooker.

“Mmmmm, you smell so good,” said…

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The coyote crouched silently, pausing before placing the next paw. Despite its careful approach, the shifting wind carried her scent forward, startling the sleeping squirrel. It scampered up the Oak and out of reach. Disappointed, the animal straightened up, and in doing so, saw Annie sitting on the other side of the garden. They looked at each other, both more curious than frightened.

“You sure are beautiful,” thought Annie. “Now I know why that squirrel was moving so fast.”

After a few minutes of a friendly stare-down, the coyote turned and trotted down the hill. Annie continued…