Red Bird, Red Leaves

Dear Diary,

Just when things are looking down, a Cardinal comes to spread some cheer.  This male was hopping around looking for goodies, the female nearby, and later adjourned to a bush to harvest berries.  I especially like seeing them sitting on a branch of Auntie's tree in the winter.  Cardinals are positive omens, as are seeing deer, so I am feeling upbeat this morning as I've seen both in one day.