The decorations are up and the stuffed animals have gathered under our lighted palm tree, a fitting symbol of our Florida climate. This includes the infamous flying super-monkey that soars through the air and lands with a cacophony of primate calls. It was a gift from someone who will remain anonymous, but its aerial anticsContinue reading “Gangs All Here”
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Fire on the Mountain
Sunlight burnished clouds into the form of flame on Mou’a (Mount) Tohiea rising over Cooks Bay. It was born of fire as lava poured from ancient volcanoes, and appears to have not forgotten its origins. Locals say that it is the mountain that inspired the final scenes of the movie Moana, and like a benevolentContinue reading “Fire on the Mountain”
Banjolele Bear
It looks and sounds like a banjo, but has four strings and plays like a ukulele. It was a gift from a patient a few years ago since I kept a ukulele in my office and often played for them after the visit was concluded. The banjolele is probably around 90 years old and hadContinue reading “Banjolele Bear”
Waiting for Hansel and Gretel
This is a gingerbread house Hansel and Gretel need not fear. No evil witches here, just a kindly Fairy who loves kids, cookies, and her Elf sidekick. #hanselandgretel #gingerbreadhouse #fairy
Near Miss
The Moon nearly grazed Mars last night and I took this photo using my telescope and iPhone. In the central and western US the Moon passed in front of Mars, hiding it from view for a time, but in Florida this is as close as they got. Tiny red Mars is below the mountainous areaContinue reading “Near Miss”
In Less Than a Week
***NERD ALERT!*** On November 30, 2022, it appeared that the Sun would be totally without spots for only the second time this year, since the only active region with spots was rapidly fading from view. The next day, however, two new spots appeared and in the following five days the sunspots went from nearly zeroContinue reading “In Less Than a Week”
Boat Parade
Saturday night we were guests on a boat to watch the lighted boat parade on Henderson Lake at Inverness, Florida. We had a great time and didn’t even get wet! I posted a video of the festivities on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Paa0b4Z00Ws #boat #parade #christmas
Snowmenagerie
From the far corners these little snow creatures have appeared on top of the sewing machine cabinet, and it seems that they will be staying through Christmas. I suspect that a Fairy and her Elf have been at it again. They are well behaved, and at least they won’t melt!
Spider Envy
At the end of my solar observation session yesterday, this green spider appeared on the lens cover. While green is assorted with envy in people, I know not if that applies to spiders, however, it does little to camouflage it on the black telescope. That could be very dangerous in this little bug’s eat-and-be-eaten world,Continue reading “Spider Envy”
White Christmas Florida Style
No snow, just cute little birds with curved beaks to make our yards white this holiday season. However, just like snow, you need to watch where you step after these birds have passed by. #whiteibis #christmas #snow
