The west coast. Over 3,500 miles away. The land with no seasons. And where people can have outdoor furniture with cushions that don't turn moldy. Good thing I've been following the Hills for years so I think I'll be ready. I am hoping that my skin cancer doesn't proliferate in this sunny region. I might post a picture of me before I leave just to keep you updated (and me accountable) on my tan (or absence thereof). I know I am going to love San Diego (insert Anchorman joke here), but I'm already missing the Atlantic and huge estuary that MD can offer. I heart brown, radioactive South River water. Do you know how many dead animals I have encountered while retreating to the community pier? You can't possibly know. Coot, raccoon, possible human remains... What is not to miss I ask you??
On another note, it is President's day on Monday. To celebrate I read my class a book on George Washington's teeth. I thought he had wooden teeth. Oh no, he had dentures carved out of hippopotamus tusk. Yeah, and they still exist today. His dentures. Here are some more facts that I have learned from my class.
- North America was discovered in 1996 or 97, give or take a year.
- There is only one bald eagle. He has been with us these some 250 years.
- Everything about history that any kid knows comes from "National Treasure" 1 or 2.
I won't be posting, or maybe I will. Hope you are able to stand the suspense.
Love, Kaley
3 comments:
Kaley...I too have lived near this great estuary for many years. I have never once encountered a coot. At least, I don't think I have. What the crap sort of animal is it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Coot
shrtstormtrooper, a coot is a water bird. I haven't ever seen one either. At least i don't think i have.
shrtstormtrooper & filia dei- don't you know, Kaley knows every waterfowl and bird of prey MD has to offer. she actually speaks bird and has a special connection with every winged creature.
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