That storm really made quite a progress. It dumped dramatic hail on the healing angel and her significant other in Amherst, and a tornado touched down in upstate New York.

There was some confusion initially over whether my brother's property had experienced a microburst or a small tornado. It does seem to have been the latter, but the damage looks remarkably the same. I'm glad the healing angel and her person are all right!

Your swan description made me smile.

They look so majestic and then they somersault! We were amazed that none of them ever appear to overbalance and flip straight over on their backs.

I *can* see the red smolder you're talking about in the one photo--you *did* capture it, and I know how much more intense it is in real life. Marvelous.

Thank you! I'm glad it came through. It was the kind of light that soaks the air.

I will believe that the starling/blackbird survives. He made it to a tree! That's a good sign.

We expressed pleasure that it could fly and told it to heal fast. I will hope with you.

I would happily watch your dream's Westmark film.

Me, too!