I have a friend who has hummingbirds. I have starlings. They are interesting birds. In the US we consider starlings nuisance birds. According to the USDA:
The introduction of European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) in New York City in 1890 and 1891 resulted in their permanent establishment in North America. The successful occupation of North America (and most other continents as well) has earned the starling a nomination in the Top 100 list of ‘Worlds Worst’ invaders.
I like them. Carlton liked them too.
Carlton and I enjoyed the summer holidays. We ignored the winter holidays – the ones like Thanksgiving, Xmas, New Years. I don’t know how well I will handle this first summer holiday alone. I should have made a plan. But, I haven’t yet.
Note to Carlton: The motorcycles are here for Rolling Thunder. The “gang” the rents out the Highlander Motel have rolled in and deployed their tent awnings, flags, and beer coolers.
I am going to start off the long weekend by cooking myself dinner using “real” ingredients. Nothing frozen or pre-processed. Chicken stir fry. And, maybe sweet potato. I will be trying out my new skillet. (Thanks Melissa). I’ll have to give up my vintage cast iron skillets when I move to the asylum. They have glass electric cooktops. And cast iron doesn’t work well with glass.