FWIW I could have mentioned earlier that, rather like a year ago, I spotted an eagle as my mom & I were driving to the casino. The gambling--for me--wasn't so good this time.

More significantly, we just celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary, effective on the day (St. Joe's, I think) when the swallows traditionally return to San Juan Capistrano--& like the original a Saturday this year. This is worth observing.