I stepped out of the back door this morning on my way to work. The air was cool and crisp. I glanced over to the right side of the backyard where our red barn is situated. On top of the eve of the barn sat a bright red cardinal. He was sitting very still but cocking his little red head just a tiny bit from side to side. I stood still a minute to watch him and then I took a step down to head for my car. I looked toward the barn again and the cardinal was gone. He had already wished me a good morning and was on his way to greet others. I loved this moment.