I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth - and for every big sky, sunny day we get it takes away at least 10 of the rain days. awoke to the chirps of at least 5 differing birds and tree's that flower - amy tells me they are rhododendrons and they are amazing and lilacs, my favorite of all flowers... yes flora and feather friends are part of that 'heaven' the faithful seek. yea... astoria, oregon is amazing.