My Good Fortune

The other day, I had the good fortune of watching 2 pair of geese in my yard. I live by a lake and we frequently see geese here in Minnesota, but watching these 2 pair seemed to be special. It wasn't a particularly nice day. Gray, but warm. I just happen to look out the window to see 2 geese, slowly walking across my front yard, seemingly gazing at the house to say, "I don't know George, it seems overstated." As I watched further, I realized there was another pair following just behind them. Perhaps it is just me, but I imagined the conversations going on between each pair and couldn't help but wonder what there conclusion might be, should they stay?? Should they move on??

As I watched....my "little" dog.....seemed rather insistent on going outside, but I knew she would scare them away. I felt compelled to give them a reason to stay. I should feed them I thought. Then they will come back frequently and give me joy. Now, I do realize that some people would prefer to not have geese on their property....but, I alas am not one of them. So....I ran to my bread drawer....sure to find some "old" bread there! I called two my "large" dogs outside, sure that they will scare them away. Then I quietly walked outside, with one "large" dog in tow, who refused to go inside, old bread in hand, and I cautiously walked towards the geese.

They saw me coming of course and started walking towards the lake....then walking quicker....then took off in flight towards the water. All the while, I am talking to them and attempting to throw bread to them (I really want them to stay). As they hurried into the water and began their hurried paddle to the other side....I was talking to them....yes, talking to them.
Trying to assure them that it is okay to stay, "It is okay, I will feed you!"

Pretty sure they aren't coming back.