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Looking for Cardinals - by James Sullivan

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A Tribute to My Mom

I spend most of my days looking for cardinals. I fix my gaze upon the sky, eagerly awaiting a fleeting flash of red streaking across the canvas of blue; meticulously scanning each blooming tree I pass beneath, filled with a fervent anticipation to spot the crimson contrast against the verdant branches; and attuning my ears to the distinct chirp, which pierces through the ambient sounds of nature, captivating my senses and transforming into the sole audible presence in this vast universe of sound. There has always been an inexplicable allure to cardinals for me, something that transcends…

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