Bird Watching & Other Happenings

I have two bird feeders in the back yard. One is intentionally placed very close to the kitchen window, so I can watch the birds closely.  I also have a bird bath. It's so entertaining to watch different types of birds. Some are loud and aggressive, and others are a bit shy and quiet. I have two bird books on the nearby bookshelf to help me identify birds easily.

Mourning doves are the most common, and blue jays, cardinals and mocking birds also come to the feeders frequently.

Two mourning doves and a blue jay.

Tufted titmouse.

Cardinal.

Loggerhead shrike.

It's hard to capture some of these birds because they don't know how to sit still and pose for photos 😊.

I was finally able to email the company that sends me unsolicited magazines. When I called People magazine, they told me that they could place a stop, but in order to cancel the subscription, I must contact the company (M2 Media Group) that placed the order. I was given a phone number, but no one answered my repeated calls. Finally I was able to find their website and contact them. I received the following reply.

In response to your note below, you are receiving People magazine as a result of making an online purchase with FragranceNet.com. Your credit card was not charged for this subscription. The magazine was included as a bonus offer with your purchase. By default, the subscription was sent to the billing address used during your purchase.
There are no hidden costs, further obligations or automatic renewals associated with your subscription. Your credit card information was not passed to us.Your cancellation request will be forwarded to the publisher for processing. Please note, based on the timing of your request and the magazine publication schedule, you could still receive several more issues.

Then I contacted FragranceNet and asked not to share my information They replied saying basically the same thing. I told the that I would not buy anything from them but I don't think they will care enough to stop sharing customer information.

The weather has been rainy and cold. As a result, I didn't do much work outside. I have been busy grading tests, and falling asleep on the couch! That's how I was able to get 7 hours of sleep.😊

I think I'd better get back to grading now.

Take care all. Have a wonderful week.

Results of this week's to-do list:
1) Vacuum the car.
2) Prepare a raised bed.
3) Cut more quilt blocks.
4) Do yoga.
5) Sleep 7 hrs.

Next week's to-do list:
1) Cut more quilt blocks.
2) Try a new recipe using mung beans.
3) Organize craft/fabric boxes.
4) Vacuum the car.
5) Do yoga.
6) Sleep 7 hours.

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