Concentration

I cleverly stood with my finger on the button, waiting for the bicycle to startle the heron into a show-stopping display of wings, but the bird was not to be rattled. A runner approached--surely that movement would work--but no. Then came another photographer, who stood much closer and fiddled around for awhile: unflappable. I got distracted for a moment by the ocean, and when I turned back, the heron had disappeared. 

We had a lovely sunny day, a break in the storms, as more heavy rain is predicted for the week. Had a chance to bring in some kindling and clean up a couple things in the yard. We are not big New Year's celebrators. It's enough that we had a chance to walk by the ocean, and now to sit by the fire. 

Watching: Matilda, the Musical.