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Waking with the Chorus

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Are you awake early today? ​
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Me too.
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It's Sunday, but my dog doesn't know about days of the week.
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Fortunately, neither do the birds.
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So at least when I let him out this spring morning just before 7 a.m., I was treated to the dawn chorus.
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The robins start singing first, but by this time, the cardinals, white-throated sparrows and chickadees had joined in too.
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If you'd like to learn more about the chorus and to wake gently today, I hope you'll take some time to enjoy my free seasonal magazine, "Returning." I first shared it with you just over a week ago, but you can find it here. ​
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I hope you enjoy. And if you do, I'd love to know what you think!
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If you've already read it, don't worry: I have something new coming for you soon.
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Have a lovely day,
Amanda
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Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs & Everyday Wanders

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
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