last fall , he had announced that he was making a bid for the u.s. senate . but it was the bruised look in birdie 's eyes more than the bruise on her face that had to be the deciding factor . the battle was over and from where i stood inside the barn it looked as if the snow had stopped blowing as well . i ca n't remember the last time she kissed me . also watery droppings covered the bottom of his cage . 