Deer have been eating at our convenient outdoor cafe. Tiny tree frogs have been seeking shelter on our shady porches. We disturbed them when walking on the deck and found them hiding in the fountain by the front door, green face sticking out among the stones. Last night I noticed swallows sleeping, snuggled together, in the eaves over our front porch. While staining the deck I saw a squirrel running around in the sunlight, enjoying the morning with me.
We are blessed to be a refuge.