Courtship and a Random Act of Kindness

The brain fog lifted on Saturday, thank God. Being with Double D out in the sunshine and watching the birds was the perfect prescription. The courtship of nesting egrets was really something special. The males brought twig after twig to their mates and together they laid each stick carefully into the nest. You could see the females reacting positively and excitedly to each twig, whether big or small. With each offering she seemed to say, "Oh, that's a good one! Let's make the best nest for our family!" Ah, such love and devotion. Only an uncaring person or someone totally oblivious could not come away feeling the love.

One more thing before I start with the photos. Entering Avery Island there is a toll bridge that must be crossed first. We handed our dollar to the toll taker and he waved it away saying the car ahead of us had already paid our toll and also the car behind us. Random Act of Kindness! I know it was just a dollar, but that one simple act filled me with such joy that I couldn't wait to pay it forward. It was in the back of my mind all day and certainly started the visit to the island off on just the right foot. Later that night we dined at a local restaurant and left the waitress a substantial tip with a note to lift her spirits. I am going to do that more often!