The tiki and bowl in the photo are the works of master carver, Joseph Vaitete of Ua Huka, one of the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Ancient Marquesan art had all but disappeared from the islands to museums and private collections, and Joseph was commissioned to reproduce some of wooden artwork from photos in booksContinue reading “From the Hands of Joseph”
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Curious Companions
I can hardly imagine what a goat and a turtle would have in common yet, here they are together highlighted by the rising sun. Perhaps it’s simply a capricious coincidence; while the turtle’s enchantment compelled us to purchase the end table, we just needed a place to keep the goat away from wayward feet. SoContinue reading “Curious Companions”
New Day Rays
Fireworks boomed and crackled through New Years Eve until well past midnight. The next morning motionless, hazy air carried the telltale odor of spent pyrotechnics when we went for our first walk of 2024. As the sun rose higher, sunbeams pierced through the smoky remnants of the night’s celebrations, and cast a magical glow toContinue reading “New Day Rays”
New Years Eve Fireworks
The day after Christmas, the Mars Perseverance Rover photographed the sun revealing the large spot as seen on the lower right image. The spot was estimated to be 200,000 kilometers across and was located on the far side of the sun. It was predicted to become visible from the earth in about a week. Yesterday,Continue reading “New Years Eve Fireworks”
Wishes on Wings
Silver wings streaming contrails across the cold, azure sky carried travelers to their destinations to celebrate the birth of a new year. Family and friends awaited the arrival of loved ones and the memories to be made and shared. Some may be happy and a few may be sad, but whatever they may be, IContinue reading “Wishes on Wings”
Year’s End Moon
A waning gibbous moon, well past full, shyly peered between branches on this late December morning. The next full moon will be in the new year, bold, bright, and high overhead, as it travels the path that the sun follows in summer. May it be a good year. #moon #newyear #december #oldmoon #morning
Naughty but Nice
We were given this very nice Christmas ornament as a present. It is from Disney’s cartoon, “Plane Crazy,” and is a fitting tribute to my family’s flying obsession. However, after rewatching the cartoon, I realized that Mickey was a bit naughty as well, but in the end, he got what he deserved from Minnie. IContinue reading “Naughty but Nice”
Motor Hut
This rolling accommodation appears more like a hut than a home, but it does have some modern conveniences such as an air conditioner mounted in the back window. I don’t know if it has indoor plumbing; probably not, which could explain its presence at a highway rest area. It does appear to have a StarlinkContinue reading “Motor Hut”
Naughty Not
Bunny Blue spent a lot of time partying with us on Christmas Day and was quite well behaved. He would never be naughty, not even on “naughty week,” unless opportunity arose to chew on some furniture or on some electrical cords, hence the indoor barriers around select furniture and electronics. We would not want toContinue reading “Naughty Not”
Naughty Week Again!
Christmas is past and the new year has not yet begun. Santa and his elves are all worn out from the holiday rush, and it is too early to get on the naughty list for 2024. It’s Naughty Week! YAY! But wait a minute, my wife, Fairy, has connections with elves and is very goodContinue reading “Naughty Week Again!”
