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William Taylor's avatar

I like to read things that don't come from AI.

Thanks.

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Rob Schwartz's avatar

Aint no bot coming up these damn birds!

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Mark Reddick's avatar

It was always impressed upon me that seeing a Robin close by was a sign that a former lost loved one was visiting you. Checking in and giving you a chirpy comfort of sorts.

Now I’m sure there can be more scientific reasons put forward why our red-breasted bird makes an appearance (protecting territory being one).

But since the terrible loss of my 35-year old (twin) nephew to cancer, my close family’s belief has strengthened my own on these feathered-friends visits.

If the belief brings comfort, then let it be so.

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Jim Nolan's avatar

And here I thought it was just me who thought that.

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Lynda Decker's avatar

Thanks for this post. My mother just passed away two weeks ago and I was noticing a cardinal yesterday--my mother would always point them out when I was a child. This one was the most brilliant shade of red. Maybe...

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Rob Schwartz's avatar

Sorry for your loss. Look out for those beautiful cardinals.

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Kat Gordon's avatar

I absolutely believe that was Pepper, Rob. How comforting.

And I believe birds will squawk when you need to pay attention to something. My maiden name is McCaw and a flock of parrots, never before seen in my hometown, gathered above me in a tree and made a racket when I was figuring out a painful truth in real time.

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Rob Schwartz's avatar

Big heart emoji. :)

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Debra Fried's avatar

I believe it 100% (and I'm not woo-woo either.) I'm that way, but with butterflies. I've been in need of cheer, many times, when a butterfly has appeared out of nowhere and I've thought, "There's Grandma Seldin." I see my mother in them now too. It really doesn't matter if we're right or not though, does it. There's comfort in wings that stop their flutter long enough to make us feel seen. I'm sorry about Pepper and Lew. Thank you for sharing your bird theory. It's lovely.

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Andrea McAdams's avatar

Hi Rob,

I lost my Dad last Spring and we always noticed and chatted about the Hummingbirds we saw in the neighborhood. They are so beautiful and animated. The week after he passed, I was walking up the walkway to the house and a hummingbird appeared in front of me and hovered for a second looking at me. It took my breath away, I'd like to think that it was him. It was surprising and comforting to read your post. It's nice to see I'm not the only one to keep their mind open to magic in the world. Thank you for sharing!

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