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Cool Dog Daisy

Hot day, cool dog–smart! #dog #boardercollie

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.

Merrily Mildly Warily Wild

While in Wisconsin we saw many wild turkeys as well as deer and other wildlife along roads in the woodlands. Back home, while walking in our wooded neighborhood, we were treated again to a view of a turkey hen, with six of her young, traipsing and grazing their way across a lawn while keeping anContinue reading “Merrily Mildly Warily Wild”

Blue Bikes and Pink Surprise Lilies

What can be done with an old bicycle that is no longer used for riding? Here is an eye-catching example in the farmyard of my cousin in Illinois. All it takes is some imagination and a little paint. Of course, some nice surprise lilies add an unexpected accent to the colorful creation.