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It's

SUMMER!

I published my 9th blog post! My blog included activities for parents, children, and teachers on self-control in the story, "Count, Then Count Again," in my second book, Little Echoes.

Paxton, a black Labrador puppy that I raised for Guide Dog for the Blind is at San Rafael, California receiving specific training to be a K9 Buddy. He is in training to assist individuals with disabilities. K9 Buddies provide emotional support and companionship. They can be trained for specific tasks, such as guiding visually impaired children or adults. We're so proud of him and can't wait to receive more information about his progress!

About Cory

Hello Pals,

My name is Cory, and I'm a tiny hummingbird. I love to write! I'm the reporter who gives my notes to Nana about The Pals' day-to-day adventures!

Cory in Summertime

Hummingbirds, like Cory, are eating tiny insects and building nests the size of golf balls on tree limbs and house eaves this summer. They love feeding on nectar from flowers or sipping from hummingbird feeders filled with sugar-water (1 part sugar to 4 parts water). They seek out puddles of water or shallow birdbaths for bathing and drinking. They find mates, and the female lays one to three eggs, which are about the size of a pea. The mother bird incubates eggs for 14 to 23 days until they hatch. Afterward, she’ll feed and care for the chicks for several weeks. Summer is an ideal time to observe hummingbirds as they build nests, feed on nectar, bathe, and care for their hatchlings.

In my last blog, there was a tiny hummingbird that lived in a nest, on a tree limb, outside my office window for three weeks. I hoped the tiny nest was just right for a little hummingbird family. One morning, the hummingbird left the nest and never returned. Each day I wait patiently in hopes that it will come back to it's nest again.

If you look closely outside your window, you might find a little hummingbird like Cory, just like I did.