The birds, this morning, massed on the tree above the water trough we keep for our animals. A large flock of robins announcing their arrival.

Monday was Columbus day. A celebration of Americas founding. It was then in 1492 that the first immigrants arrived in the new world. The new world discovery became a source of riches and unlimited bounty for the explorers, their families, sires and countries.

The state of the world, such as it is, demands better understanding and appreciation of the events. In the United Nations, as well as the United States many are beating their chest to the drums of protectionism and patriotism.