Nearly 3 weeks after the horrible fire, life goes on. Everyday the stark remains of our neighbors houses lie dormant and lifeless. Nothing has been done to remove any of these scares. Asbestos red tape and insurance haggling continue to hold up any signs of rebuilding. Several families have decided to abandon Oak Knoll and relocate. On our side of the street, burnt pages from Bibles and other books catch the wind and dot the street and our yards as daily reminders. We pick up the pages as if a heavenly sign and search for a sign of wisdom amid the paragraphs.
But, life goes on. . .I'm sure the hummingbirds that live here year round were frightened and wondered if they would have to build a new nest. Their home is next to the street in our big evergreen where the firetrucks parked for the day. They must have watched the fire from a safe place in the tops of other trees but they have returned and still enjoy the feeders. But now they must wait their turn as One Red Headed Woodpecker has learned to balance on the feeder rim and enjoy a sweet drink several times a day!!! We couldn't believe the sight. I finally got a photo without scaring her away, a delightful sight in the middle of rubble.
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