From April 28, 2012 Beavers, turtles, pelicans. These are my love affairs with nature in chronological order. Over the years, I have not given up one for the other but added one to the other. Such is the advantage of loving over being in love. Mammals, reptiles, birds...earth, water, air....I love the world. Come into my harem, my menagerie, and meet my latest partner in this love affair with life. Pelicans are here all day every day up and down the beach. I love them because they show up and smile. They rise into the air, stick our their chests, and smile. Oh, yes, indeed. Stand right here with me, look up, watch those birds, and tell me they are not smiling as they enjoy a very good joke. I love them because they show up. I love them because they smile. Enjoy the joke. Stand here with me and watch. Embrace the joy. When the pelicans get to the Villa Capriani, we will watch these birds who have traveled in one of those beautifully s