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That Trick Was No Treat

The storm has passed. What a trick! We had much it better here in Ocala than farther south. Our maximum wind was on the order of 30 mph gusting to around 55 mph; not that bad. Our rain gauge topped at 5″ and we don’t know how much more we got, but the pool wasContinue reading “That Trick Was No Treat”

Storm Warning

Milton is on its way, but the worst of the storm will pass well to the south of us. We will be spared the 100+ MPH winds, probably more like 30-50 MPH here, but a lot of rain is expected. Fortunately, we are on high ground and fared very well 20 years ago when multipleContinue reading “Storm Warning”

Plum Creek Railroad Attack 1867

This memorial is about four miles from my childhood home near Lexington, Nebraska, which had been a homestead of Michael Delahunty, a railroad section boss at the time of the raid. Cheyenne Chief Turkey Leg (or Turkey Legs, depending on the source) had fought at the Little Bighorn in defeat of General Custer, and hadContinue reading “Plum Creek Railroad Attack 1867”

Hawkeye

Like this hawk on the birdfeeder, we are warily watching. However, we are watching the weather rather than searching for predators or food. In the next day or so we will have all preparations complete for our second hurricane threat in as many weeks, and the bird feeders will be taken down and placed outContinue reading “Hawkeye”

Trick of the Treat

Morning rays briefly beamed across an end table casting a captivating light trick upon the treats and bunny. Poor bunny is bound up like a mummy and is just dying to get to some of the candy. The tantalizing question is: Will any candy be left on Halloween for the furry little trick-or-treater? I doubtContinue reading “Trick of the Treat”

French Polynesia 2012 Day 15: North Hiva Oa, Tikis, Meae, Laundry, and Leaping Fish

Saturday Travelogue #aranui #hivaoa #marquesas #frenchpolynesia

What’s In a Name?

Well, they have a medication originally designed to treat diabetes so they name it “Wegovy!” Seriously? Where do they get those names for drugs? This sounds like the name of a clueless fifth grader. Even after over 40 years of practicing medicine, I still don’t understand how drugs get their names. Since it controls bloodContinue reading “What’s In a Name?”

Weather or Not

Mares’ tails in the morning sky radiated orange light from the rising sun. Sometimes they portend mischief from the weather gods and signal the approach of rainy weather, but not always. A cool front is north and west of us and could bring some “interesting” weather, or it may remain stationary with little effect here.Continue reading “Weather or Not”

Giant Backyard Spider

A few days ago, this metal arachnid-like contraption carefully tread its way through the yard and between trees at the back of the yard. It held its “legs” close to its carcass to maximize its maneuverability until it was in the desired location. Then the legs extended outward to brace and stabilize the lift. TheContinue reading “Giant Backyard Spider”

Bountiful Booty

The remains of the recent maelstrom had been cleared from the yard, and a couple of hazardous trees removed. We were all caught up with work; time for a day off. But what to do? Maybe we could drive off somewhere to pillage, plunder, and spend money. YAY! And that’s exactly what we did. #bootyContinue reading “Bountiful Booty”