“The Data Is In The Strata,” read one geology-themed T-shirt in a gift shop in Ketchikan that we visited a couple of weeks ago. I was delighted until I found out that that they had run out my shirt size. So then I picked “Ages of Rock,” but again all they had left was smallContinue reading “Age Rocks”
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On the Road Again and Again and Again
“How neat!” we couldn’t help exclaiming as we neared this feathered flock of not-quite-mature ibises. They seemed to be in the middle of a 50-meter mosey across the street to the next yard. We slowed the car to nearly a crawl, and they ambled over to the left side of the road to let usContinue reading “On the Road Again and Again and Again”
Back Seat Driver
Imagine heading to your car after a large meal to find this creature looking watching your every move. It seemed friendly enough, but if it acted like it was hungry, I would certainly have wanted to have a “doggie bag” ready! #mastiff
Sail on Jimmy…
With hearts of gold and feet of clay, the people of our time are fading away. #jimmy
Morning Star
Venus, the bright point of light that was visible in the evening sky for so much of the year, has passed between earth and sun and now is arising in the twilight before dawn. It will dominate the morning sky for the remainder of the year. Though it was named after the goddess of loveContinue reading “Morning Star”
Florida’s Fall Colors
Autumn is coming to Florida as seen by the ripening of the beauty berry bush, much to the delight of the casual observer as well as the birds who are said to find the berries delicious. However, I seldom see the bushes stripped of these berries like what happens to the local blueberries, so maybeContinue reading “Florida’s Fall Colors”
Acorns and Noggins
It started on Palomar Mountain in the 1970’s. Two newly-weds were camping there, hiking, admiring the views, and gawking at the dome of the 200-inch telescope. Oak trees everywhere lined the trails, and the surrounding rocks showed a multitude of shallow, bowl-like impressions where prior cultures had ground acorns into meal to be prepared andContinue reading “Acorns and Noggins”
Survivor
This butterfly fluttered by the pool cage, then landed on the tea olive bush just outside. It had endured the brunt of the storm, little the worse for the wear, surviving by means unknown. Its colorful wings definitely brightened the dark weather, but I don’t really know if it is just resting or hanging onContinue reading “Survivor”
Regarding Swirling Winds
Hurricane Idalia has come ashore well north and west of us. Through the night winds here seldom topped 30 MPH, but will increase to as high as 45 mph later today before tapering off through tonight and tomorrow. Rain will continue off and on through the day. In the meantime we are under a tornadoContinue reading “Regarding Swirling Winds”
The Calm Before…
All is calm and even a little bright. The birds are happy at the feeders and a wandering sunbeam spotlights distant trees. This afternoon things will change as hurricane Idalia approaches, bringing heavy rains and 50-70 mph winds to our area over the next 36 hours. All loose items have been removed from our lanaiContinue reading “The Calm Before…”
