This picture of a hummingbird was taken in my yard this summer. Prior to moving west of Beck Road, I really hadn't seen that many hummingbirds in my life. When I first saw them in our old neighborhood, it was only for a fleeting moment. They seemed to come to our yard only at the end of the summer. The first time I saw one I likened it to seeing an apparition. They are sooooo fast! By the time you realize you've seen one, they are gone. Now I'm fortunate to attract them all summer long beginning in early May. I was lucky enough to catch this one doing something (I'm not quite sure what--probably catching his breath!).
As an addendum to my posting from last week "The Power of One" I wanted to share with you a story I heard on ABC World News on Friday night. One of their persons of the year was a man named Major Dan Rooney. He is an F-16 pilot with the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He founded a scholarship fund for the kids and spouses of soldiers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. In addition to being an F-16 pilot, Dan Rooney is also a golf pro. On Labor Day last year, he launched Patriot Golf Day and asked golfers at 3,400 golf courses across the country to donate one extra dollar in green fees, which would go toward his foundation. The $1 donations added up to $1.1 million over the three-day weekend. This year Patriot Golf Day raised more than $1.6 million! That is the incredible power of one!
You can find more info on Dan Rooney and his story and foundation at the links listed below.
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/story?id=5687342&page=1
http://www.patriotgolfday.com/
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