It wasn't long before Esme disappeared into the distant blue of the sky. They noticed that a flock of three dozen geese appeared, honking their way south. Esme veered off on a slight detour, but still flying in that general direction.
And that’s how it goes at this week’s Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Thanks for flying in and wishing you all a great weekend.
I came across the name Esme and thought it a very pretty name, and thought it would be a good fit for our little witch. I also found the following information.
The name Esme (also spelled Esmé or Esmée) means "loved" or "esteemed.
Origin and History
French Origin: it derives from the past participle of the Old French verb 'esmer', meaning "to esteem" or "to love," traced back to the Latin word 'aestimare'.
Historical Usage: originally a masculine name - popularized in the 16th century by Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox - it transitioned over time into a predominantly feminine name.
Alternative roots: it can also function as a short form of Esmeralda, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "emerald", or connect to the Persian word "esma" ("beloved").
This part is for our overseas friends to translate photos using my translation widget on the sidebar.
Photo 1:
House Finch on the right: "Hello, who are you? You are a lot friendlier looking than the other witches I have seen."
Photo 2:
"Hello, my name is Esme. I am flying south to visit with my family. I am resting here."
Photo 3:
Finch on the left: "Flying south? Shouldn't you be traveling with the geese?
Esme: "Good heavens no! Have you heard the noise they make? I'd never get a moment's peace."
Photo 4:
House Finch on the left: "Where's your broomstick?"
Esme: "I parked it behind the bushes over there. I didn't want to frighten your neighbors."
Photo 5:
Esme: "Well my Lovelies, if I am to be with my family for Halloween, I must go now. It was very nice meeting you both."
Photo 6:
House Finch on the left: "That was a nice visit. 'She of the House' will be miffed she missed meeting Esme. I wonder if she has her own broomstick?"
House Finch on the right: "It's probably park behind the other bush."
She of the House out of sight: "I heard that!"
House finch signature says: "And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. Thanks for flying in and wishing you all a great weekend. Hugs from Denise"
