Grasshopper No.5 would have had a “Kodak moment” this morning with her cameras. I came home from my daily workout routine and upon entering our driveway, I noticed a large hawk (and I mean large) sitting on top of the basketball backboard. He was looking right down at me. He was black with lots of white interspersed. The car motion didn’t scare him and after I parked the car, I looked up at him and we had a staring contest. He gave me the claw (translation is the finger). My only conclusion was that he was there to greet me and send me a sign. I don’t think it was about me. The hawk had a rabbit, a mouse or mole in his sights and he was waiting to pounce. Then again, maybe it was a sign. He was a magnificent bird.
I notice that a black Saab 9.5 sport wagon (2003) is for sale in the local newspaper. I sold the same type car to Grasshopper No.3 several years ago and I know he treasures it. Wait! Could Grasshopper No.3 be selling the treasure?
Grasshopper No.5 allegedly is circling the area this weekend to attend a wedding. We’ll have to see if she remembers her roots.
Some of the Obama money is making it to Sheboygan. There is a home that qualifies for energy “make-over” with a low rate loan. It includes energy efficient windows, doors, garage doors, siding and flat roofs. When we Americans fund energy programs with our tax bills, we do it right! The program is right up there with “cash for clunkers”.
I am eating grape sized tomatoes from the garden of Grasshopper No.1. They are home grown, they are delicious and best of all they are free.
Football is starting. Lots of practice. Pre-season games! Best of all Favre is back and all is well in Minneapolis. Now all we have to do is figure out who is running the Vikings team.
If anyone knows what a large hawk hovering over my backyard means, let me know.
Love,
Dad