Took a day off on Monday, sort of ... Went up to Washington Oaks to meet some Audubon folks to talk about the potential closing of 53 state parks. I've written about the issue. Went for a walk on the beach. Wow. It is truly beautiful there. Saw quite a number of birds. No right whales, though I really was hoping. Had lunch at a little restaurant overlooking Matanzas Inlet. We live in Paradise.



Went out to the Speedway today. So many people are so excited about racing. It's hard not to be caught up in their enthusiasm for the Great American race.

Saw huge flock of American robins at the NJ today. Parked under a tree where they were feasting on cedar berries. Big mistake. Truck covered in bird poop, but it smelled like Christmas!