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.
I came across the name Esme and thought it a very pretty name, 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 parked 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"
This is so cool! You are a computer wizard! I also like the shadow effects pattern on the floor of the birdbath. Esme is so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind Ginny, thank you :) always happy you enjoy my bit of whimsy.
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ReplyDeleteA wonderful story!!!Esme the witch and the birds at the water fountain are so cute! Thanks for explaining the origin of that name.
The story is beautifully and imaginatively crafted. Happy weekend! Hugs, Elke
Thank you dear Elke :) it is my great pleasure to share these with you. You have a happy weekend also. Hugs Denise.
DeleteThat is a lovely one at the bird feeder, Denise.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed Margaret, thank you so much :)
DeleteWhich is a good people if you can keep them from getting the majority of the world
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 :)
DeleteWitches are good people but don't let them overstay their welcome
ReplyDeleteThank you again my friends :)
DeleteHow clever this morning. And yes we've had some migratory warblers in our yard the last couple of weeks. Of course here the Canada geese just live year-round. I so enjoy when we get a loon or a tundra swan stop on our lake.
ReplyDeleteKind of you to say Lynn and Precious :) That’s wonderful about all the birds you see. What an incredible sight they must be.
DeleteLOL..thank you for the entertainment, Denise.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Angie, so glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteI leave my broom parked on the porch for quick get aways! Fun post!
ReplyDeleteA great place to park your broom Val, I will have to remember that, lol!
DeleteI loved this but the "I heard that" really cracked me up
ReplyDeleteWell, you made me smile Ann, thank you :)
DeleteThat was fun with the very pleasant broom flyer
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed, thank you John :)
DeleteLovely post, and hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear friend and hugs to you too :)
DeleteI do love Sat. at the bird feeder! Esme is a lovely old name.
ReplyDeleteYou have just put a big smile on my face. Thank you Carol :) I love this name too.
DeleteVery cute! Happy Saturday! It is a cold one here but to warm up on Monday.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, I am glad to hear you are having a warm day on Monday :) A bit chillier here today. 55 degrees F. (13 degrees C.).
DeleteDenise bravo x 100. How adorable.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame Emse for not traveling with geese: 1 noise pollution and 2 they have horrible loo habits
Hugs cecilia
Thank you Cecilia and very true, I don’t blame her either :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, much appreciated : )
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ReplyDeletewhat a delightful little Saturday morning story! Esme seems to have chosen exactly the right place for a rest on her journey south, although I can quite understand why she preferred not to travel with three dozen noisy geese.
I especially smiled at the missing broomstick and the final suspicion that “She of the House” might have one parked behind another bush. I think your house finches are becoming rather cheeky!
Esme is a lovely name for your little witch, and I enjoyed learning about its meaning too. “Loved” or “esteemed” seems much more suitable for this friendly traveller than anything frightening.
I love the way you turn an ordinary morning at the bird feeder into a little story. It makes me wonder what conversations might be taking place in our gardens whenever we are not listening.
I hope Esme reaches her family safely in time for Halloween. With her broomstick she should at least be able to avoid the traffic.
Warm greetings,
Anette
Dear Anette, thank you for your lovely words, I am very happy you enjoy my little vignette. Yes, my cheeky finches are getting even cheekier. Esme is still traveling, avoiding the traffic and the geese when she can, but is on a steady course for home :) Thank you again for your sweet comments and I wish you a vey happy Sunday and week ahead. Warm greetings to you also, Denise.
DeleteYou have a great imagination. I like the name Esme and all it's related meanings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely compliment Ellen :) Esme is a very dear name for sure.
DeleteEsme the good witch. I also like the name.
ReplyDeleteHappy you do, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteDenise it was such fun to meet Esme, it is a lovely name.
ReplyDeleteI know two Esme's but never knew about the origins of the name, I enjoyed reading about that.
A super Saturday post . . . thank you.
All the best Jan
I am so happy about that Jan, thank you :) How interesting you know two Esme’s. It is a very pretty name. So glad you enjoyed. All the best, Denise
DeleteLOL, Esme is a cute name for the witch. Love the cute captions and House Finches.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend.
So glad, thank you very much Eileen :) You have a happy weekend too.
DeleteYour bird bath is liked by the birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda :), thankfully yes but it certainly took a while for them to get used to it.
DeleteSo tell the truth. DOES "She" have her own broomstick?
ReplyDeleteShe may have a broom parked around here somewhere, but she keeps forgetting where she parked it. ;)
DeleteHahaha! We all have our own broomstick somewhere. Now where of where is mine? hahaha! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right Diane, I will let you know when I have found mind, hahaha. Hugs from me too :)
DeleteEsme is a cute name. This was cute.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Mary, thank you :)
Deletethere were some important decisions around the bird feeder this morning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Red, yes there were :)
DeleteUy que buena mañana. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, agradezco tus amables palabras :) Te mando un beso.
DeleteStunning images featuring the little-yet-big witch!! So adorable, and she even has white hair!! A wonderful story, Denise!!
ReplyDeleteTake care, and have a fantastic week!!
Thank you very much Katerina :) I am very happy you enjoyed. You take care and have a fantastic week also.
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