THE FOOTNOTES

 We had a platform  in the woods  which  we used to feed  the  crows .  Over  a period  of time,  Mary  discovered  little  gifts  left   there  by   the  crows.    They  are  amazing  creatures---you might     be    surprised.
The   trinkets are  parts  of  children's   toys  which  must  have lost  in the  woods  for  many years.