spring organization project

BEFORE: Vintage clothing collection, with supervisor Nina looking on 

AFTER: sorted by style, ready for re-storage

the duck spirit

I came home the other day to find a large, brown duck on my back porch. I spoke gently to her and she stayed for a minute or so before flying into the woods.  I have tried to identify her in several bird books as well as the Michigan DNR web site, but can't find her breed. I wonder if she is migrating, or lost.  My neighbor said this duck also watched her as she chopped wood a few days ago.  I hope to see her again and will try my best to photograph her. She has yellow feet and a grey head with sharp, crested feathers. 

Bless me, duck spirit!