Peeks

Woke up to the sound of our neighborhood peacock this morning, Peeks. Yes, we have one! Only in Austin! ;) The word is that he's around 20 years old -- very over the top for a peacock. However, he's kinda had an original life, so it doesn't surprise me. He's not in captivity... he stays by choice, so I assume it's a low-stress environment for him. However, I don't know if he's ever had a mate, because I don't know where he came from or how he got here.

I went out to feed him and met my neighbor, Donna, in our yard. All Peeks has to do is call out once, and we all come a running!

Of course Shad opened the window and played loud Peacock noises from his computer... which sent Peeks up on the roof of my other neighbor, Denis' house -- looking for the other peacock!!! So sad.

About 6 months ago, Peeks spoiled me by coming to visit almost every day. Then he kinda disappeared on me (us) and had us wondering if something bad had happened. Cue depressed face. I couldn't think about it. But I went for a walk this weekend, looking for him, and on my way home I heard him call out... my heart was relieved -- lifted.

Now today, is it any surprise he'd turn up on my lawn again? I think the universe knew I needed an old friend, and sent him back my way. In fact, I've been sent two this week - one of my best friends is in town with her family (and their RV!!!) and now Peeks. Life is good. Sure, Peeks can't speak English, but it's a universal language kinda thing. :)