I was taking my daily walk and as I neared the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier I turned to walk in toward the beach when I noticed a curious sight in the sky. High above the structures a large number of birds were circling. There were perhaps a hundred or more birds flying in close formation like a swarm of bees. I walked on and as I neared the start of the pier I could see that the swarm was coming closer and that they were flying lower. Then the realization hit me. These were Richard's friends. They were waiting for him a couple of blocks from the pier where he parks his car and then they proceeded to escort him on his walk to the pier. Then I saw Richard coming down the sidewalk with his following close at hand. Richard wasn't feeling well but that didn't prevent him from keeping his daily appointment with his friends. Each day Richard comes to the pier to provide food, fresh water and, on warm days, a shower for his feathered friends. Below is the collage I used with my May, 2005 posting about Richard's daily visits to dispense kindness and sustenance to his growing number of friends. Richard, I hope your recovery is rapid and complete. Manhattan Beach is enriched by your presence.
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