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Kites in a Tree

Charlie Brown has nothing to regret about these kites in the tree. They are swallow-tailed kites, spectacular raptors with white heads and chests and dark wings and a marvelous forked tail. We see them gracefully soaring low over the trees this time of year, occasionally diving to the ground to catch a small critter orContinue reading “Kites in a Tree”

Hunt ‘n Peck

A family of turkeys, adults and young, warily walked across a yard in the neighborhood. Across the street in the woods, another feathered flock watched and waited. Then an unwelcome intruder edged in to the scene; the domestic cat on the right side of the photo. The adult turkeys sprung into action, one directing theContinue reading “Hunt ‘n Peck”

Independence

Without loyal citizens, both military and civilian, we would have no independence. Happy birthday, America! #independenceday #veterans #civilians #loyalty

Red Light, Green Light

I was on the go, back and forth around the house and the lot with much to do, when this red blossom caught my eye. I just had to stop and admire its beauty, if only for a moment. #hibiscus #morninglight

Discovery in a Dirty Rock

It was just another dirty rock in a pile of landscaping material but it seemed different somehow. I picked it up, turned it around and discovered the sparkling splendor of crystals in a small cavity. I couldn’t help wonder how many other things in life are like that, dusty, discarded, but well worth a secondContinue reading “Discovery in a Dirty Rock”

By the Dawn’s Early Light

Horizontal rays from the Sun poked through gaps between other trees to brighten branches that seldom see direct sunlight. ‘Twas a happy thought to start the day. #sunrise #trees #sunlight

Fledglings Take to Flight

They flock to the yards this time of year, the immature ibises just recently out of the nest, looking for tasty morels hiding in the lawn. Ordinarily they would have just watched us warily as we passed by, but with threats from two sides, they decided to take flight to safer, greener “pastures.” #ibis #juvenileContinue reading “Fledglings Take to Flight”

Orchid Ecstasy

All I could say was WOW! #orchids

Of Toadstools and Tummies

The poor mushroom expanded so quickly that it spit wide open. I am just glad that that has never happened to my stomach! #mushroom #tummies

Reflecting on Brunch

We were the first to arrive at the Flying Boat for Sunday brunch. While waiting for a delightful morning meal, I couldn’t help reflecting figuratively as well as literally on the hub of the huge propeller mounted on the wall. #flyingboat #propeller #hub