So Hal Opperman has thrown out the first flambeau
of the day in his missive "RE: Waste of time."
(Inexplicably, he did neglect to mention anything
about local birds). Let the firing begin.

By the way, the downtown Tacoma Peregrine Falcons are
courting or at least keeping close company.

--Jim Lyles, Tacoma, WA
<jrlyles at eskimo.com>