“Mom, come quick!” I hurried outside to see what my daughter wanted. She pointed up at the shed. “Look, mom!” There, on top of the shed, were three turkey vultures. They were the same vultures that we’ve seen over the past few years. They seem to be very curious about our outdoor activities and don’t seem to be afraid of us at all. My daughter and I watched them watching us, and by the time I went back to the house to get my phone to take a picture, they’d become bored and flew off to other areas.
However, yesterday, when I was outside placing wood in my Ooni Pro to make some pizza, my daughter said, “Mom, the vultures are back!” And she was right. This time, they were in a nearby tree, watching my fire stoking skills intently. I called a greeting to them, one that was slightly apart from his companion cocked his head a bit, and considered me carefully. We watched each other for a few moments, me chatting with them and telling them how adorable they were, while they looked down at me curiously. Then, my attention went back to my pizza oven, and when I looked up a few moments later, they were gone.
I’ve always liked turkey vultures. I vaguely remember watching a documentary about them several years ago. From that documentary, I know they are brilliant; they can live up to 60 years, they aid in reducing the spread of disease, and they smell things from a respectable distance. Since it rained today, I wasn’t outside to see if they’d pay me another visit. I must say that I’m enjoying seeing them on our property. They seem to be very curious and seemingly are pretty interested in my outdoor activities. This week will be another busy work week, however. I tend to step outside during the day when I take a break from work or pause for lunch. I’ll be on the lookout for my feathered friends, and hopefully, I’ll see them soon.
Vultures: Georgia Outdoors
Science Cafe: Vultures
In other news.
It’s been a busy weekend, and I finally started winding down about an hour ago. I did a lot of meal prep, work around the house, running errands, and of course, spending time with my daughter. Do you know what I enjoy? I don’t dread Sundays anymore. Why did I dread them? Because I knew that I would have to go back to work on Monday. Those feelings are a thing of the past. Don’t get me wrong; I’m busy at work. Yes, I now work remotely, but work is work. However, I enjoy my job, and it’s evident that this company truly cares about its employees. That’s important. I’ve always taken pride in my work, worked smart/hard. Having a supportive boss and genuinely caring about how I am as a person goes a long way in instilling loyalty and contentment within your working environment, and for that, I’m thankful. How a company treats its employees goes a long way in enhancing your employees’ morale, and it reduces the turnover rate. When it comes to interactions, my rule has always been to treat others how I want to be treated, both in my personal and business exchange.