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Christmas Spirits

The decorations and the tree are up and shining with Christmas spirit. Of course, a little snack and one of our favorite beverages also has us bubbling. #christmas #spirit #sparklingwine #chirstmastree

Around the World in 1080 Days

Just imagine setting out to sea in such a craft with the idea of sailing around a world that many still thought to be flat. Food and water were terrible, and sleeping was mostly done on deck, since the holds of such vessels were full of supplies and ballast that made it nearly unlivable belowdecks.Continue reading “Around the World in 1080 Days”

Plowing Through the Holidays

I figured the Post Office could use all the help they could get to plow through this year’s batch of Christmas letters. Just point the way and I’m ready to go. #tractor #postoffice #christmasletters

Playing Not With Fire

A helium-filled balloon arose over Disney Springs amidst the smoke of distant fireworks as the Thanksgiving celebrations at the various parks came to a close. But this balloon had nothing to do with fire; it wasn’t not a hot air balloon nor a flammable, hydrogen-filled balloon like the ill-fated Hindenburg. It rose due the lightnessContinue reading “Playing Not With Fire”

French Polynesia 2012 Day 20: Reluctant Return from Rangiroa

Saturday Travelogue

Periodic Wonder

Sunbeams through the windows shed new light on the elements that make up our universe. Everything we know, love, and can imagine is made of atoms that are present or represented in this display. So simple, yet so complex, I still find it amazing when I reflect on how much can be made from soContinue reading “Periodic Wonder”

Buns to the Sun

Sir Gnome provides light in the evening and during the predawn twilight. But first, he has to capture light. Here he is on a stump, butt to the sun, soaking up rays. The light enters through the little solar panel on his backside and hides away inside Sir Gnome until darkness arrives. Then after darkContinue reading “Buns to the Sun”

Autumn Memory

These tiny wild grapes growing along a Florida trail brought back memories of traipsing along the Platt River in the fall. Wild grapes were abundant, and I used to enjoy picking and eating them though they were small, about the size of a blueberry, and quite tart. There was no hiding the snacking, either, sinceContinue reading “Autumn Memory”

Hiding in Plain Sight

Had I not seen him fly up to this perch, I may not have seen him at all. He was hard to find, but that was the point. His secret to survival is to see and not be seen by his “food.” After due deliberation, I decided to call him “Waldo.” #hawk #redshoulderedhawk #oaktree #waldo

Housebroken Gnome

He’s soft and sweet and doesn’t have to wipe his feet. He needs no food or water dishes, nor does he need a litter box; he just quietly slips in and out of our attention leaving nothing behind but a smile. #gnome #home #housebroken