my husband had a property inspection today which will probably now result in a house sale that will help very much in the overall effort to keep us solvent through the end of the year. it is an event that normally leads to a small,  contained family celebration. but steve barely had time to talk to me about his buyers and their new house when he came home. he had found this nest on the ground, fallen or knocked from beneath the rear deck, with one cold perfect tourmaline gem sitting in the center. a still gift.

robin nest with egg

lino lakes, minnesota