In the 1930's, there were only 59 trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states. Now there are about 5000 in Minnesota alone. About 60 winter here in our area.

Summer is here! My water aerobics group has been moved to the lap pool until school starts again. Have to wade thru all the swim teamers, and kids taking swim lessons to get to the lap pool.

I was just lamenting that I have never seen an iceberg IRL, but reading that many Canadians have never seen an iceberg either made me feel better. A little. I've always wanted to see aurora borealis, too. Ah well, I'm not quite dead yet. ;)

Oh I am so sorry, my deepest sympathy. I lost my precious Great Dane to lymphoma. Yes you did the right thing. Even though it's so very hard. Remember the good times.