My weekly zoom call was interrupted yesterday by four majestic Harris Hawks. Here are two of them. There were two more in a tree.
Thursday was busy. It was the day after our house guest left. I woke up early to get the house ready for my cleaning lady. She usually comes after 2 p.m. but she asked to come in the morning. But I had neighborhood coffee group followed by my weekly zoom call in the morning. I had to have the house picked up and garbage out before I left for coffee.
Neighborhood coffee is a casual group of neighbors who meet the first Thursday of the month. We meet at local cafes and take turns choosing the location. What was funny about this meeting was the women’s coffee group was seated at a table next to the men’s group. That has never happened before. Also, we had six women, but the men had a dozen. I wonder what they talk about?
My weekly zoom call consists of a group of people from Alaska, California to New Jersey and in between. We talk about all the stuff people usually avoid. Politics, religion and current events. The group has Republicans and Democrats and discussions are polite and civil. I’m learning a lot about history and world politics from very intelligent people. There are two neurosurgeons in the group, other doctors, lawyers, a woman mayor of a Southern California city, and a man who ran a bond desk on Wall Street. Yesterday there were 14 people on the call, which was a big group and interesting to hear their points of view.
It’s refreshing although at times exhausting. The group leader keeps us all in line. He sends us material during the week to discuss during the call. He has a plan for the day and asks each of us questions, with the point at the end, “What is the truth?”
I was sitting in the casita by the window while on the zoom call. Then bam! A hawk hit the window scaring me to death. Then I saw hawks swooping through the yard, chasing quail. I guess I’m responsible for that, because I put bird seed out for quail, which attracts the predators.
Then I took a break from zoom taking photos through the casita window.
Now my guests are gone, my house is clean, and my social activities are over. No more zooming around! Remember “Orange is the New Black?” Well, this week, Friday is the New Saturday!
Have a great weekend. Do you have any special plans?
Zoom calls give me a giant headache, I avoid them. We have weekend plans that are necessary annual home maintenance: we’re sealing our granite countertops in the kitchen and laundry room. Hope this level of excitement doesn’t do us in!
Oh boy! That’s exciting stuff. Sometimes I do have a headache after the zoom call. You just made a connection for me.
A full schedule for you Elizabeth. I love this idea of a zoom call with a fixed agenda.
Yes, the person who put the zoom call together is focused. The people are accomplished and I always learn something.
I think that’s the right way to do it
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Four hawks at once? That’s impressive… though I’m sure the quail don’t agree.
Exactly!
Friday is the new Saturday – that’s so good! Your hawk activity is over the top. Your social activities sound great. Glad you got to enjoy them — and have a break! Enjoy the weekend!
Thanks! Yes, I ended up having a productive Friday with my NaNoWriMo. It’s good to have quiet time. Your podcast yesterday motivated me!
Wow! So many hawks! Amazing! 😉🥰😉
It was crazy. I couldn’t help but leave the zoom call for a few minutes. The hawks were way more exciting 😅
I’d do the same!!! 🥰❤️🥰
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You gave me a chuckle, E.A.. My father-in-law has “men’s breakfast” with the neighbors on the first Thursday of each month.
We’ve had a ton of wildlife lately, too! Harris and Coopers hawks, roadrunners, cardinals, and fat quail. It’s so fun to watch them out the window.
Hope you enjoy your weekend!
It is funny to see all the men sitting together. Most are retired, but a few leave work to attend. My husband is working and has never attended. The wild life is so exciting here compared to Palm Springs.
The wildlife really is fantastic, and every now and then there are surprises. For example, yesterday, I saw several crows plucking up lizards from a construction site. I’ve been here 36 years and it’s the first time I’ve seen a crow in Phoenix. Similarly, I first saw a northern cardinal about 3 years ago. Every day, there’s something fun to observe. 😊
We do have a lot of crows too plus a few lizards. The Northern Cardinals are so beautiful.
Great captures of a serendipitous moment! 😊