Song Sparrow....

....living up to its name, captured in the early morning light.  (have a look in Large). 

We have started sleeping late which is a habit I hate, but the west coast NHL games for our son's team frequently start at 10 or 10:30 pm for us and they don't end until nearly 1 a.m.  This leaves us sleeping in until 8 or 8:30, and it feels like half the day is gone. 

The team is having a tough year.  They have been pummeled with injuries. There have had extended periods where 8-10 players have been out with injuries or Covid,  and some of their stars have been out several times for extended periods throughout the season.  All things considered, they are still in contention for a playoff position, but it is tenuous at best and they are dependent on some other teams losing to make it. Fingers crossed. It's hard to believe I haven't been to a game in over 2 years.  My husband went to one game when they came into town to play the Capitals, but I declined, still too nervous about Covid.  At that time the arena did require proof of vaccination and more people masked up, but now anything goes.