Wow!

As I type this, I'm watching three beautiful great egrets out back. One of them is stalking something in the creek, so far unsucessfully, but I am in awe of his grace as he seeks his prey.

It's a beautiful day - sunny, just warm enough, and not too windy. The frogs are in full voice, despite the close proximity of the predator. The sparrows, blackbirds, and finches flit about the yard. I am glad I am inconsequential in the shadow of the deck, as this as near to perfect as life can be.