Day of the Bald Eagle: John and I watched a bald eagle on the shore today and it seemed like something I should remember. We were told he was there by our neighbor, Chris Muldoon. The bird spent at least two hours tearing away at something he considered edible. We watched for some time as gulls bombarded him and the incoming tide threatened. When we finally turned away he was still there, not more than a football field's length way and as unperturbed by us as he was by the gulls.

I see that I have not posted for an entire month-- did August really happen? We had guests (among many) through the UU Church B and B program-- the man brought a lap top and spent a great deal of time logging every minute of his day. It made me wonder about why anyone would do it... I cannot imagine being interested in his blog-- and I cannot imagine anyone being interested in mine. So my reason really is too get into some permanent form the fact that I have done things. Today, for example, I finally got to the place where I couldn't stand my messy pantry for another second. Ninety minutes later I had a show pantry. Very satisfying. The major thing about August was getting the dog!!! A big change in our lives and despite the litter of dog toys and paraphenalia it seems like a joy on both sides.

UU Book Club this evening. We discussed "The Sparrow" by Mary Doria Russell. I didn't want to read it but forced myself and was glad I did. Fitzies come tomorrow.