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To transition into 2023 I will share my most important observation of the last year. While walking in campus I stumbled upon this nuthatch. It was injured. And I felt so bad for it and tried to hold it and see what was wrong. It seemed like its wing has been broken and it has had internal damage. I had class in a few minutes and I knew I couldn’t help it. I went to class and when I came back it was cold. I felt a wave of sadness but I knew this was the reality of nature. I said my farewells and honored the life it had. Such an amazing specimen of bird and I feel lucky to have had been able to have contact with it before its eventual death. This bird is a symbolism that life is short and each year that I’m able to live is a blessing. I hope that this year will be one of hope and life. Cheers to another year of inat, a constant in my life that helps me appreciate the world around us, even when the dark clouds are clouding my vision. Thank you white-breasted nuthatch. Your life was more than you will ever imagine. Let your legacy forever live on.