Arthur, I always enjoy your paintings, as well as others, but don't usually comment - just enjoy silently. But this last painting of the swallow just brought a story to mind and I wanted to share it.
I was talking with a Chinese friend who grew up in a small country village, and when we were talking about birds, she told me that people where she lived were very fond of swallows, considering them lucky birds. As a matter of fact people literally opened their doors to the swallows, and would be happy if they would nest in (!) the house (I think she was describing in the rafters). I have tried to picture having a swallow in my house, even if a very simple house, and couldn't quite see it. However, your picture brought the story back to mind (though that's not quite what you intended I'm sure). Still, I thought her story charming, and your lovely image helped it come to life for me.