I guess it just goes to show you should never give up hope, MrsBlue called me to the window yesterday to point out that a mourning dove was once again building a nest in the flowerpot on our fire escape, long after I decided the return of our little feathered family was not in the cards. There's little reason to doubt the nesting is being done by the same pair of doves as last year just based on what I've learned is their tendency to return to the same spots for these things, but I swear I recognize momma dove as well (no, there don't seem to be many ways they can look different). Sorry for going on about this, but again, being a city boy/animal lover, this is as close as I get to having 'nature' outside my window. If you're thinking how loopy I am right about now, you should have seen MrsBlue's expression as I talked to momma dove through the window, welcoming her back, and scolding her for worrying me.

Story of the Day: British Actor Sir Alec Guinness Dies at 86. Thanks Larry.
Bonus Story: Dad lands aircraft in Florida, saves family, after pilot suffers fatal collapse. Like a real-life movie. Thanks Keith.