Hummingbirds — their name comes from the fact that they flap their iridescent wings so fast (about 80 times per second) that they make a humming noise. They can fly right, left, up, down, backwards, and even upside down.
Using strategically placed salvia, hyssop, and a sugar-water feeder, we’ve intentionally created a hummingbird hideaway. “Build it and they will come,” they said. That’s an understatement. They’ve come all right—in droves—and I’m enamored.
Once I started researching these colorful little creatures, I quickly discovered that they hold a wide variety of symbolism in different cultures around the globe, but there are a few core similarities:
- Joy — the foundation of joie de vivre
- Exuberance — high energy
- Tenacity — persistence, determination, sticktoitiveness
- Flexibility — they bend but don’t break
Which hummingbird attribute best describes you?
Tuesdays with Laurie 