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Bye Bye Birdie

It’s been three days now since we last saw them; no more gold is glittering around our backyard feeder. We knew the time would come for them to fly north for the summer to raise their offspring, but it is always sad to see them go. But that is nature’s way, and in late DecemberContinue reading “Bye Bye Birdie”

Wings with Dreams

Yesterday morning the chrysalises were green with shiny yellow beads across the top. Yesterday afternoon each chrysalis became dark, then transparent, and a short time later these marvelous monarch emerged leaving the clear chrysalis remnants behind. Not long after, they took to flight to eventually breed and lay eggs and continue the marvelous cycle ofContinue reading “Wings with Dreams”

Destination Sun

The morning crescent moon is heading towards a meeting with the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024. It will pass in front of the sun to produce a total eclipse for the fortunate along a narrow line across the US. For many of the rest of us, a partial eclipse will be visible, and inContinue reading “Destination Sun”

Sunbeams

The street light now rests in daylight, it’s nightly duty done. The sun has taken command of the day, streaming its light through the morning mist which will soon fade from view, but not from the memory. #sunbeam #mist # morning #streetlight

Been There, Pecked That

A dead tree provides life-giving nourishment to this piliated woodpecker. Obviously this isn’t the first time at this tree. The bird alternately listened and pecked here and there, frequently finding morsels of food. It slowly moved about the tree, adding to the pock marks left by other woodpeckers plundering the wood for meals. #woodpecker #piliatedContinue reading “Been There, Pecked That”

What’s the Question?

It’s supposed to look like a giant dipper, but last night it looked more like a question mark. So what is the question? Sometimes questioning what is commonly accepted as true can lead to breakthroughs in understanding. It was once common knowledge that heavy things fell faster than light things. Galileo questioned whether that wasContinue reading “What’s the Question?”

Wayside Wonder

There has been plenty of rain this year which has produced a bumper crop of flowers. Purple pastels line many of the roads and will be followed by other flowery colors, providing a delightful distraction from daily duties. No fooling, even though it is April 1! #flowers #spring #roadside

Happy Easter

Happy Easter wishes to all. #Easter #kindness #peace

French Polynesia 2012 Day 1, To the Paradise Islands

Accidental Travel Blog

Yesterday I was uploading my journal of our travels to French Polynesia in 2012 when I accidently posted our visit to Fakarava on the blog site instead of the “pages” site. It seemed to have a good reception, so each Saturday I will post another daily journal entry here as well. The trip began withContinue reading “Accidental Travel Blog”