Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Everything's a Miracle...

Today's Wonder of the World is my favorite song in the whole wide world. I'd love to share it with you, but first I should say that every time I see one of these little guys, I start singing it.



I asked my beautiful husband to attract more of those red-winged birds to our house, so I'd be inspired to sing it even more often. Here's what he came up with...



Isn't he creative? It's made from pieces of a wine crate and some old pencils Tanner chewed up. I do love a man who recycles.

Back to the whole reason for this post...
If I ever got the chance to send a message to the world, I'd sing this song. On second thought, I'd beg Peter Mayer to do it for me. He wrote it and recorded it on his amazing CD, Million Year Mind. He's not a religious singer songwriter, but if anyone ever asked me what holiness means, I'd tie them up and make them listen to it. Promise me you'll listen all the way through. It may surprise you. Or maybe not.

If you love it as I do, you can read the lyrics/poem, here.
But listen first. (How about me, ordering you around!)

Enough suspense.
Enjoy, my friends!
And tune in tomorrow for the wackiest thing I can't live without.




13 comments:

Anonymous said...

The shot you got of the red bird is wonderful!

I like reading your blog!

Rebecca Ramsey said...

Hi f.o.t., good to meet you!
I must admit that I didn't take that photo. It's a public photo on flickr, and I do love it.

I'm glad you're enjoying the blog! I like yours too! Though I am a little worried about you, having seen your office. Foil scares me. I don't like the noise it makes.

But I will visit later when I should be cleaning up the kitchen and will scroll down again--it looks fascinating! I love your pictures--especially that Orangina ad. So hilarious, and strange!

Fete et Fleur said...

Is this bird a cardinal. Lovely!

xx Nancy

Rebecca Ramsey said...

It sure is, Nancy. I just like saying red winged bird. It goes with the song.
Thanks for dropping by!

Susan Sandmore said...

That bird photo is amazing! And I love the super-cool birdhouse. Very hip for the birdies.

paris parfait said...

The photos - and the song - are gorgeous! Thanks for this today. xo

Anonymous said...

Ever since you shared that song with me (maybe a year ago?) I sing it just about every day. You and me, we could make a beautiful world if they would put us in charge!

Anonymous said...

I stopped by earlier but got side tracked. First thank you for your comment Rebecca.
The house your husband built is WONDERFUL. When I first looked at it I thought it was a real small house. Wouldn't that be a cool idea too??? Since I love birds they deserve such an amazing chateau!
I've never heard Peter Mayer sing before. His song gave me the chills.

xo
Constance

La Belette Rouge said...

I love cardinals. We had so many in Chicago. here in Texas we see them but much more occasionally. I miss them. And, they looked so great against the backdrop of white snow.

Anonymous said...

Gave me shivers. Thanks for sharing this.

Rebecca Ramsey said...

I'm glad y'all enjoyed the bird and the song. It gives me shivers too.

Anonymous said...

Hi Becky!
Today, in Michigan, we had two lovely cardinals, a love couple, land in our cherry tree. How wonderful!
And it made me think about this so thoughtful post and you!
(If only we could get George Clooney here, man, it would be a perfect world!)
I told my husband about your husband's bird feeder. A fly through design, right?
Although the chipmunks and squirrels will be sure set to get at it, maybe we will make our own here too. Any building suggestions?
-Bobbi

Rebecca Ramsey said...

Hey Bobbi!
No, I'm afraid I have no helpful building hints for you--Todd's the carpenter. But I'm glad you've got cardinals! So pretty!