During a recent morning walk, the dawning sky changed from dark and ominous to blazingly brilliant over a period of about 28 minutes. We heeded the warning of “red in the morning,” and were properly sheltered during the afternoon thunderstorms that followed. Undaunted, however, was a planet peering through the clouds. Venus, in the upperContinue reading “By the Dawn’s Early Light”
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Birds of a Feather
Several months ago we noticed a large nest high in a neighborhood tree with a red-shouldered hawk pair tending it. Over the following weeks they paid close attention to it and eventually small hawks were spotted as a parent landed with food. Now they have left the nest, but their piercing cries from time toContinue reading “Birds of a Feather”
Cool Dog Daisy
Hot day, cool dog–smart! #dog #boardercollie
Bird Versus Bug At Gundry
What could be more tranquil than birds and blooms? Yes, true tranquility, unless of course, you happen to be a spider suspended within easy reach of a bluebird. So is the endangered arachnid destined to make its escape or to become an avian appetizer? I like to think it will make it’s escape, and here’sContinue reading “Bird Versus Bug At Gundry”
Inside Gundry House
Time period treasures inside the Gundry House reveal insights into life in previous centuries. Each room on the two floors contains authentic artifacts, many of which were from the original occupants. It was a delight to view these items and imagine what life may have been like then. While the original owners were wealthy atContinue reading “Inside Gundry House”
Gundry House At Orchard Lawn
Built in 1868, this house was destined for demolition in 1936. As the wrecking ball was in position to begin its destruction, concerned citizens gathered the $800 necessary to pay off the crew and get them to leave the historic home intact. Now it is a historic site over a century and a half old,Continue reading “Gundry House At Orchard Lawn”
Deer Me Again and Again
This photo was taken through the window of our car as we passed by this doe while we were on vacation in Wisconsin. We saw many deer, some with developing antlers, several small fawns with spots, and of course this doe. While pretty to look at, they seemed to have trouble determining which side ofContinue reading “Deer Me Again and Again”
Sunrise Rays By Setting Moon
Rays from a soon-to-rise Sun appeared in the east and blazed all the way across to the western sky and the setting Moon. Another dawn treasure free to anyone fortunate enough to look at the right time. #sunrise #rays #moon
Say What?!?
Who could have ever thought it would come to this? (Both photos from Mineral Point, Wisconsin.) #telephone #wifi #cellphone
Ant Lips
Well, this anthill looks sort of like lips, puckered up and ready to go. But ants don’t really have lips, they have mandibles that are sharp and venomous, which is why I really don’t want to kiss one.
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 