Two large banana spiders in back yard had been living in unusually close proximity in their chaotic webs long enough for both to reach considerable size. I had never before seen two of them that size so close together and wondered if it could last. Apparently not. One day I discovered the shriveled carcass ofContinue reading “Winner and Dinner”
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Green, Red, White, and Blue
Lucky that I was not driving that day. We passed this vintage pickup several times as stoplights slowed traffic. I took several photos and one of them finally turned out. It had a Utah license plate, and I couldn’t help wondering if the man in the flag-themed vest had actually driven it all that wayContinue reading “Green, Red, White, and Blue”
Who’s Strange?
Several years ago we went on an airboat ride in southern Florida, and at the end of the ride a pelican perched itself on the bow of the boat in search of handouts. Someone remarked about how strange it looked, and I began to wonder how we must look to them. I wrote a poemContinue reading “Who’s Strange?”
Remembering the Bicentennial
1976The tie I woreAn MD degreeMoving halfway across the continent without GPS or cell phonesSeemingly endless hours on hospital wardsFamily and Friends that are now memoriesStarting a family with the love of my lifeAmerica, you have been good to meHappy Birthday! #bicentennial #semiquincentennial #memories #birthday
Yakety Yak
At first it was fun, he was getting all the attention and lots of petting, but then the two-leggers just started talking, and talking, and talking… PS: Today is the official start of “The Dog Days of Summer.” #finely #yellowlabrador #yaketyyak
Fairy Two
I am enchanted by Fairies, having been married to one for many years. For her birthday, we found this lovely sculpture in a store named “Peddler’s Wagon,” in Eustice, Florida. We gave her center stage on the coffee table in our living room and call her “Tink,” but sometimes I think of her as FairyContinue reading “Fairy Two”
Golden Moon
The last full moon before Independence Day cast with a golden glow full of wonder. An early celebration of America’s birthday. #fullmoon #semiquincentennial #independenceday
Spoiled but not Rotten
The jelly in the other jars was delicious, but we didn’t try this one; someone or something else beat us to it. Apparently the lid hadn’t sealed properly, so life did its thing and expanded into the niche provided for it. Though to us the jelly was spoiled, to the mold it certainly was notContinue reading “Spoiled but not Rotten”
Luck of the Draw
We have had a about a 50 percent chance of rain for the last several days but as usual, the wet weather passed us by once again. Ten miles to the northeast, storms dropped heavy rains, and the squall line moved steadily away from us. Maybe today will be different; I just would like toContinue reading “Luck of the Draw”
Ladies of the Evening
All dressed up and ready to glow… #orchids #sunset #ladiesoftheevening
