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All Night Long

Normally Sir Gnome sends his happy glow in the evening before our bedtime and in the morning after we arise. However, one night I forgot to “put him to bed,” and he was awake, shining all night. The next morning he was still bright and chipper as usual; something that I’d never be if IContinue reading “All Night Long”

Your Turn or Mine?

Nope, it is definitely not a friendly scene, rather, they seemed to be disputing claims to who was next at the feeder. In short order the dark, female bird moved behind the feeder, leaving nothing but her derriere exposed to the cardinal. It was too much, the cardinal turned and flew away before the restContinue reading “Your Turn or Mine?”

“Bum Cluck”

Every morning for the past couple of months our neighbor’s feathered fiend, resembling the one in the photo, has been crowing in the early morning well before sunrise. Sometimes it sounds like a normal rooster cock-a-doodle-doo, but other times it sounds more like a raspy shriek that might be heard from an old lady whoContinue reading ““Bum Cluck””

Summer Moon

The Moon seemed low and remote, colored yellow by the thick atmosphere tainted with Sahara dust. Though it is summer, it looked more like a winter scene, perhaps because the nearly-full Moon is far to the south, low to the horizon where the Sun would be in winter. #winter #moon #summer

Rain Dew

Light rain fell during the night, and morning dew increased the amount of water clinging to this plumeria to produce what I am calling “rain dew.” #rain #dew #morning #night #plumeria

Lilies Never Lie

They give the appearance of truth and beauty that can be truly trusted. They remind me of a few special people that I have come to know over the years. #lilies #truth #beauty #specialpeople

I’m Ready

I guess it doesn’t matter whether “Ready to Drink” on the label means me or the beverage. Either way, it goes great with breakfast, brunch, or perhaps even the evening news (or especially while watching the news). #readytodrink #mimosa

Red in the Morning

This “red in the morning” brings no warnings, only smiles. #flowers #red #redinthemorning

Lichen and Lizards

Once upon a time it pumped water from the ground for the needs of people, animals, or perhaps both. Exactly where and for whom it served its vital role is now lost in the shadows of time. However, I can clearly remember similar pumps on my grandfather’s farm many years ago, and the taste ofContinue reading “Lichen and Lizards”

Color Afoot

They have become our favorite shoe, comfortable and colorful, but occasionally they need cleaning. Fortunately, Fairy knows how to do just that, with warm water, toothpaste, and a toothbrush (really!). They dried well in the warm sun and are back on the shelves ready to go. Now, if I could just find my toothbrush… #UINContinue reading “Color Afoot”