March 17, 2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day

On March 17th, 1969 Andy asked me to marry him in Tiffany's with the parade happening  outside on 5th Ave.  It was the only time anyone asked me to marry them, and as you know, I never married anyone.  But I still have a fond remembrance of that day so long ago.  I actually have photos of it, too, that Fred Herot took as our witness.   Yes, a smiley memory. 






It was a very good birding day starting with 9 a.m. in my driveway where I saw a Cardinal, bluejay, heard a titmouse and saw a waxwing out the bathroom window. 

Clara and I did the cove/canal run at 5 and the assortment of ducks throughout the geese was wonderful.  If I weren't so tired I'd identify them all tonight.  But I'm too tired and full of Indian food.

So I'm going to bed.
Good night.



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