Magpie, Sailor

I am just a garden variety Magpie who has lived in several countries and been exposed to many cultures. We humans have a wonderful range of skills, perceptions, and have adapted magnificently to so many challenges. Now we face ourselves, fearful, mean. We get in our own way. Even with many struggles, and in some way, because of those struggles, I come to see what a gift we all have, provided each of us is permitted the opportunity to witness the gift and are allowed to take on full responsibility for our own share. I am convinced there are a very few of us who find themselves gifted but someho...