TQR Chapter 9: Callers
Many people visited Robert every week, some who were ornithologists, some artists, and some simply captivated by a bird who loved to make people feel welcome.
6 Feb 202313min
TQR Chapter 8: I Learn
Robert demonstrates God-given instinct regarding food, drinking water, fear of birds overhead, and her love of dirt baths.
5 Feb 202312min
TQR Chapter 7: Fait Accompli
The Kienzle’s make a good hand off to get Robert into new surroundings, then they leave on their trip. Robert settles into a new routine with Margaret and the three month visit commences.
2 Feb 202315min
TQR Chapter 6: A Big Problem
The Kienzle’s plan a trip to Europe, so the author begins to plan how to care for Robert in their absence.
1 Feb 202313min
TQR Chapter 5: In The Spring—A Surprise
Robert molts, lays an egg, and gets weighed as springtime comes to the home.
27 Jan 202312min
TQR Chapter 4: Christmas and Grandchildren
Robert discovers the joy of the crèche (nativity), a Christmas tree, and the excitement of opening gifts.
26 Jan 202311min
TQR Chapter 3: A Change of Season
Roberts is introduced to snow, he shows a love of warmth from his lamp or from fire, and he survives a bleeding toe injury.
24 Jan 202311min
TQR Chapter 2: Registration
We learn of Robert’s routines, beginning with morning practices, and also of phone conversations, his keen sense of order, and of his head injury from falling while asleep.
23 Jan 202311min
