This blog contains an unedited email that I sent on June 22, 2010, to a man I loved who encouraged my interest in photography. One of his best photos captured bluebirds in his yard.

On my way home from work there was a song on the radio that I have heard many times in my life.  I am sure you know the song also. 
“Somewhere over the Rainbow.”  What struck me today was the lyric “bluebirds fly.”  I came home and looked at your pics of the bluebirds and remembered
how darn jealous I was that those birds showed up just for you!  Bluebirds are a known sign of happiness. I sure have had the chance with my new job to do some great nature photo shoots- but never the bluebirds.  There are moments in our lives that stand out and seeing your bluebird pictures was a stand out moment.  Thank you for your inspirations and insight into photography…who knew how vital it would become to my livelihood and my happiness. If I decide to move- it looks like the best choice for career would be Madison – Wisconsin.  Do you think they have bluebirds?

“Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can’t I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?”

Hugs- L.C.