American Robin

Barney came to court in a cheap suit and tried to plead poverty. The Judge of the circuit court of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa would hear none of his theatrics; the fine was doubled. the Face of Everyman was in complete agreement to whatever.

Today the Flock did not gather for one of Father Robin’s sermons at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Instead, the morning was spent in a quiet chat with the Face of Everyman.

Little Baxter was conflicted. Should he be gathering nesting material or was it alright to play? The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa offered both opportunities. the Face of Everyman assured him that at his age it was okay to play.

Father Robin arrived early for the Sunrise Service in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. He was glad that rain had cancelled the pagan ritual usually held on this day by the villagers. the Face of Everyman joined him in that feeling. Certainly, there would be less mess.

Mom always said that the early bird gets the worm but staying up all night wasn’t part of the deal. Rodney felt as though he were part of a night watch, guarding the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. the Face of Everyman slept very soundly.

Territorial disputes would keep the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa a noisy place for the next few weeks. the Face of Everyman wished there was some other way to operate a luxury resort and spa. i.e., remotely.

the face of Everyman continued to suffer the indignities of water splashed in his face. The venerable sage of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa resigned himself to his fate. Some guests were compulsive bathers.

Battling Eddie was a frequent problem at the weekly Happy Hours at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. His belligerence was cause for alarm for everybody including the Face of Everyman.

Father Robin struck a pose for the press reporter’s cameras. He was pleased to be back at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa in time to give his sermon before Super Bowl Sunday was shown on the Jumbotron. the Face of Everyman looked forward to this game himself.