I am at the Jersey shore. My brother and his kids have left - so now back to peace and quiet. Awaiting me in Manhattan is my move from Nolita to Brooklyn Heights. I am excited, but sorta freaking...To be expected.

In the meantime, I've been attempting to name the sea gulls as I see them. There appear to be a few types: laughing gulls, herring gulls, terns, and ring-billed gulls.

Stomach sorta hurts. But otherwise, all is well here in margate.