This idiom is literal in its origin! There are actually love birds. Read about them here . The figurative use is for people who have a shared love.

Before the advent of cars, one could see and smell the emissions of horse-drawn wagons in New York. Since there was no way of controlling these emissions, they - or the undigested oats in them - served to nourish a large population of English sparrows. If you said that something was for the birds, you're politely saying that it's horse crap. ( source ) Today when the phrase is used its meaning is that it is something worthless.

Bookmobile Day I LOVE BOOKMOBILES! The History of the Bookmobile Incredibly Unique Bookmobiles around the World Donate to Libraries Without Borders and help fund bookmobiles around the world for developing countries Find your nearest Bookmobile and thank a Bookmobile Librarian today! Bookmobiles bring literacy and education to those who don't easy access to library buildings. I love them! Zoo Lovers Day Okay so if you know me well you know how I feel about zoos.  I don't like them.  I have tolerated them for my husband and my children, for a work function, and for out of town guests who want to see our zoo on the mountainside .  But my days at the zoo are numbered.  However, I know that people love the zoo.  A lot.  So try to get to your local zoo today and enjoy!  And thank the zookeepers you see, they work hard to keep the animals healthy and out of extinction. And the world's best zoo is ... (you'll never guess where number 1 is!) The numb...

February Named after Februalia , a time period when sacrifices were made to atone for sins. Bake for Family Fun Month Share family recipes, traditions, and heritage this month through baking.  Baking: Bringing Family Together Heart Month Human Heart: Anatomy, Function & Facts Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? Your Easy Guide to Boosting Heart Health Cherry Month The Cherry Six Hidden Health Benefits of Cherries 11 Health Benefits of Cherries Bird-Feeding Month Winter Bird Feeding Tips Library Lover's Month The Library Company Survivor: The History of the Library For You To Borrow, Some Libraries Have To Go Begging Americans are using their public library more than ever before, but in many cases, overall funding is down. Familiarize yourself with some common myths. There Are No Free Libraries Do you patronize your local library?  If so, consider making a donation to them today/this month to make sure they continue to stay open and ava...

Bird Day This is the first of 3 recognized bird days in this next year. So, I'll do my best to keep the info spread out and not firehose anyone with too much information! Bird Day aims to raise awareness of the plights faced by common and rare birds, from disease and environmental factors to illegal trade and welfare in captivity. ( Source ) The Official Website which gives all sorts of education and ideas regarding birds. Whipped Cream Day  I do love me some whipped cream! You? I was always intimidated at the thought of making my own whipped cream instead of picking up a tub of Cool Whip. And then one time I felt brave. Holy Smokes! It was easy and DELICIOUS!  Try it for yourself, I promise you'll be amazed.   Here's one of several recipes out there, they are all basically the same though.

(For Saturday June 7) Normally birds kind of freak me out.  Especially when they are flying around indoors like at Costco. *shudder* But at this time of the year I am always grateful to see them swooping and flying all over the place. Why? Because they are eating the moths that I so despise. The moths freak me out more than birds do so this time of the year I am cheering for the birds and so grateful every time I see them swallow another moth.  :)

This morning I hear the birds chirping and singing their songs.  I smiled.  And I felt grateful for their songs, the lightness of their chirps and the trill of their songs introduces lightness to my own heart.  They signify that perhaps the season is changing (despite the many inches of snow we got a few days ago) and new growth is on its way.  Something about the songs of birds speaks of hope to me.  And anytime hope presents itself I feel grateful.  How about you?  Does the chirping of birds annoy you or make you smile?  What speaks of hope to you?