It hovered in the morning sky, the Man on the Moon seeming to grin down towards Earth just as it was about to set. The Moon was full just two days before but still looks nearly round in its gibbous phase, the phase between full and quarter. Maybe it has a secret that it wouldContinue reading “Glib Gibbous Moon”
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8,000
It’s really not much to look at, just a little round ball with a few scattered spots. But looks can be deceiving, this “little” round ball is actually 835,000 miles in diameter and the larger spots are nearly as large as the Earth. However, this image means a lot to me since, if I haveContinue reading “8,000”
Another Bloomin’ Tree
Just another good reason to get out of bed and get going in the morning. The air is fresh and cool, and colorful ornamental plants like this tulip magnolia tree are guaranteed to raise even the droopiest eyelids. #tulipmagnolia #morning #tree
Throwin’ Heat
“It looks like a baseball,” my wife commented when I proudly displayed my photo of the Sun. I had to admit that the markings across the solar disk did resemble baseball stitching, and I do remember playing with some very raggedy looking baseballs when I was a kid. It is obviously a fastball, because theContinue reading “Throwin’ Heat”
It’s Five O’clock Right Here
The sun peeked beneath the trees and through the windows shinining light on these glasses, which in turn cast their shadows on the fridge. Yup, it’s after 5 o’clock, time to pop the corn. #wineglass #sundial #shadow
Browsing the Webs
A cool, foggy morning mist left a coating of dew over the myriad of spider webs along the trail, and we couldn’t help but admire their handiwork. It gave the appearance of an arachnid dream catcher, and was enchanting even though I shudder to think what a spider’s dream might be like. #spider #spiderweb #dewContinue reading “Browsing the Webs”
Just Ignore the Groundhog
The rotund little rodent got it wrong again. It was groundhog’s day yesterday and Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. Tell it to this azalea. Of course, the goofy groundhog is much farther north and is afraid of its own shadow, so he missed the sunshine and warm weather here. Yep, spring is inContinue reading “Just Ignore the Groundhog”
Dirty Little Turdy-birdie
Goldfinches used to flock to this feeder, sometimes five or more at a time, each dining delightfully at their station in peace. That was until this yellow-rumped warbler showed up. Now any time a goldfinch appears, this little monster swoops down and chases them away. I considered creative ways to let the finch know heContinue reading “Dirty Little Turdy-birdie”
105 and That’s No Jive
As of yesterday, the last day of January, 2023, we had walked 105 miles so far for the year. That’s about 20 more miles for the month than needed to reach our annual goal of 1,000 miles but we like to start the year with a little extra. We completed the walk at the MarjorieContinue reading “105 and That’s No Jive”
Asleep at the Wheel?
Well, maybe this driver isn’t really in a “coma,” but there are times at stoplights when it seems like some are. Usually, however, those drivers are on cell phones or texting when the stoplights change and drivers behind them want move on. Usually just a tap on the horn will revive them, but not always.Continue reading “Asleep at the Wheel?”
