Spring is a special time of year, when the air is filled with excitement and chatter and nature’s miracles are out in open view. It’s a time when there is little need to search for symbols of hope and prosperity, as they seem to abound. During this special time I frequently enjoy simply sitting back and watching the exceptional things that hide in plain view. If you don’t take the time, you’ll miss them. That, I’m afraid, would be a terrible mistake. When papa eastern bluebird showed up with two young fledglings, I was sitting on my back porch feeding peanuts to the squirrels and enjoying a cup of coffee. It was the perfect end to a great day. I watched as the young birds called to him. He took the time to bring food for both of them.