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Secrets Locked

In the mid 1960’s, my dad was digging in a field that lay along the north banks of the Platte River in Nebraska. He felt the shovel hit something solid, so he reached into the hole and pulled out this rusty old padlock. It has a crown and “VR,” in honor of Queen Victoria, stampedContinue reading “Secrets Locked”

Memories On Wings

The airplane pictured above brought back memories of the Old Aviator who had imprinted indelible images in my mind of tube and fabric aircraft laced with the smells of airplane dope and avgas. He had learned to fly to in 1929, built four airplanes, and restored several others, including a Piper Clipper that I onceContinue reading “Memories On Wings”

Gang’s All Here

Storm has passed, time for some fun. Goblins and ghoulies are appearing here and there with holiday cheer. Now, where are all those bags of candy that are supposed to be for trick-or-treaters? #halloween #goblins #ghoulies

Finding Shelter

Some of our “babies” came into the house to weather the hurricane. The examples pictured above include my gaggle of telescopes, which are usually in the shed, resting in the guest bedroom and our normally outdoor plant “Seymour” hiding in the garage. (Name inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors.”) Now they’re back in their usualContinue reading “Finding Shelter”

Aftermath

The night was haunted with howling winds and thumps of branches falling out of trees, but no significant damage was done. However, the trees took a beating as they usually do. There was less than an inch of rain here so there are no flooding issues in the community. I wish other areas had faredContinue reading “Aftermath”

View Outside My Window

There’s not much to see outside most of our windows; they are shuttered. Right now winds are light and there is no rain, but soon the winds will pick up with the advancing storm with potential for tornados through 8 PM tonight. Strangely, the tornado risk will go down before the peak winds from HeleneContinue reading “View Outside My Window”

Butter Better Fly

While getting the house shuttered today, I chanced across this butterfly flitting about the flowers. It seemed calm and serene as it helped itself to the blossoms. I hope it stays that way for a while, and when the time comes, I hope it finds safe shelter to ride out the weather. #butterfly #storm #flowers

Red Morning Warning

Helene is on her way. The red glow in the dawning sky warned of stormy times ahead. We are expecting 40-60 mph winds with gusts upwards of 70 mph by midday tomorrow. Six to eight inches of rain area also possible. Today is preparation day to remove potential wind-blown missiles, protect plants and lawn ornaments,Continue reading “Red Morning Warning”

L’araignée est arrivée

L’araignée (French for spider) is back at his bookcase perch to add a delightful degree of creepiness to the Halloween season. Most of the year he waits patiently in his lair in the dental cabinet where I display my collection of rocks and bottles, but now he’s out for a few glorious autumn weeks toContinue reading “L’araignée est arrivée”

Evening Star

It isn’t actually a star, but it is the star of the evening light show now and will be for the next several months. Venus is coming around from behind the Sun and is nearly at “full” phase similar to the full moon. For the next several months it will gleam in the evening skyContinue reading “Evening Star”