| September 21, 2012 "Today, I am proud to be an American." |
| My neighbor and I headed out to the Marina State Beach, and in the sand was something special. We knew it was a sign. |
| A crowd was gathering. Something special has to happen now. |
| A vapor train from a passing jet? No, that can't be it. |
| A passing bird? No, that can't be it. |


| The birds know something. Like a parade. Can it be? |
| Just over the horizon. In the haze of the morning, a light shiny object. |
| There! Just beyond the bird. It's here! |
| It glides closer, so slow and majestic. |
| Out of the blue sky. |
| At first the crowd was silent, to make sure it was real, then all of a sudden, loud cheers came from everywhere on the beach. |










| And then, it was gone. |