Postscript, 5:30 PM: It was necessary to clean up the accumulation of items in the middle of the living room floor.  (So I can bring in the squirrel feeders [LOL].  Otherwise, the raccoons will devour all.)  ~~  I not only saved galvanized pipe, and fittings, from Quartzsite, Arizona, in 2003, I save nails, screws, and a variety of items “because they might be useful some day.”  You’d be surprised how often I find “just the right item” in my voluminous “stuff.”  ~~  

Moments ago, I counted seventeen (or eighteen?) male and female Cardinals feeding on seeds in the backyard grass.  Such a beautiful scene to observe eight or nine bright red male Cardinals with their brown spouses.  (I’ve read they mate for life.) ~~  FYI: I’ve observed birds checking out the newly-positioned Bluebird house.  Sadly, not Bluebirds.

6:25 PM: A bunny rabbit is on my patio looking for a treat.