A Happy Family

Finally, late this afternoon, the sun appeared after a day's drenching rain. A single patch of light caught my attention beyond my office window. There, a female deer and two young males (look at their velvety horns!) basked, at first only she lying down, nuzzling one of the youngsters, then all three relaxing.

When the dryer buzzed, I moved from to the kitchen, where I spied two more members of the happy family -- still spotted fauns investigating the weeds just behind my deck.

Their appearance, though brief, more than makes up for the deer who ate my virgin's bower clematis last week. After all, how can I blame them for what I love, too? Food, sun, rest, and family.