miscellaneous

several license plates were spotted during travel over the past week; washington (state), oregon, wyoming, california, arkansas, missouri, iowa, kentucky, tennessee, texas, tennessee, maine, virginia, florida, georgia, mississippi, alabama. so many but not the final three needed.  the search continues. 

the highlight of the visit to chicago was attending the performance(s) of the luna troop, sarah's dance company.  sunday's performance was also sarah's birthday. when the troop was taking their bow with sarah, they presented her with flowers, encircled her and sang happy birthday while skipping around her, holding hands.  it was very sweet.  it was, as always, wonderful.  and, as always, it was good to be able to attend.

upon returning home, mama duck was spied on the lake with her ducklings.  it was good to see that there are still ducklings, which have grown significantly.  along with the ducklings, there were a pair of turkeys in the yard.  and all the kitties.  it's fun to return home and find everyone happy to have me here again.