The Free Radical

Today, The Oracle Report suggests that it is a day for music. (When is it not?)

I didn’t even have to think about this selection; it came to mind immediately.

(Title track from Elton John’s 1969 debut album Empty Sky)

This is before Elton became enticed by the lure of mainstream pop… his more “hippie” sensibilities. It’s a fantastic album… and in case you didn’t notice, it’s lifted from vinyl, so there’s a few pops and clicks… keeping it real!

The dogs had their own earthly agenda, involving a rack of ribs, envy, keep-away and the re-enactment of Wrestlemania 6.

Meanwhile, I ate somewhere in the neighbourhood of 30 puffballs or more!

Then finally down by the river, we were met by this gorgeous snake. He was very cool! Despite the dogs’ incessant rambunctiousness, he wasn’t frightened at all, and even showed a little genuine curiosity when I shoved the camera in his face.

A few minutes later, as we were walking along the cliff above the river, the Big Daddy regal eagle flew up from the river valley and began circling for us above the far bank.

He stayed for quite some time, so I had the opportunity to track him closely with the binoculars. He definitely had the white head and tail feathers of a mature bald eagle, but his enormous size left little doubt from the beginning.

After a short while he was joined by his mate. Together they choreographed a looping dance in the sky. It seemed that every time that I spoke to them, they beat or dipped their wings in response.

It is a tremendous time of creativity for unfettered spirits! They’re here to inspire and encourage among those who’ve shed the “usual” modus operandi. The sky is our blank canvas… no limits!

While I was filming the eagles, a mosquito crossed the screen. This is like only the second one I’ve seen! Damn, things in my neck of the woods are so auspiciously fantastic! Sing on, Captain Fantastic! Sing on!