ok. there's this robin that has adopted me, or i him. every morning and night he is in the backyard and tries to get as close to me as he can. i started calling him herbert (for herbert von karjian). he has this beautiful red chest that reminds me of a tux. he tilts his head and looks and then hops a few steps closer (within range of the hose).
i think herbert finds more worms once the ground is soaked. tommorrow, i expect that he will be right under my feet. it has been a profound backyard moment.