This beautifully restored Stearman biplane, named “Old Crow,” rested brightly in the morning sun as well as in the mind’s eye on canvas. Thanks to the tender care of Hans Nordsiek of the Netherlands, “Old Crow” has served as his messenger to share the love of flying with children, young and old, in both EuropeContinue reading “Art of Aviation”
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French Polynesia 2012 Day 17: Ua Huka, Woodcarvers and Whaleboats
Saturday Travelogue #aranui #marquesas #Ua Huka #frenchpolynesia
Fuzzy What?
At first it looked like a big, brown slug with a very poor hairpiece, or worse, a fuzzy navel. Closer inspection revealed this brown leaf sprouting “hairs” of mold in a curious round clump. Perhaps I should have looked at the mold through my microscope; that could have been quite interesting. Alas, by the timeContinue reading “Fuzzy What?”
Fall Migration
By night they rest in the shed, but by day, they look at the sun from whatever part of the yard is free of shadows from nearby trees. The telescopes even go through a migration. During spring, summer and early fall, they observe from the cement pad by the shed, but from late October toContinue reading “Fall Migration”
Witches Night Out
One of these little witches seems a little over eager for the trick-or-treating to begin. Sorry ladies, you’ll just have to wait until this evening! PS–My childhood memories of Halloween may be visited at: https://eskildoodle.com/halloween/ #witch #halloween #trickortreating
In Anticipation
Our jack-o’-lantern buddies are aglow with excitement for Halloween to arrive. I must admit, I, too, am just a little excited; well, maybe more than just a little. #Halloween #jackolantern #excited
Of Books and Covers
Along a two-lane highway that courses through the fields and forests of central Florida, an amazing restaurant is humbly located next to a Quick King. It could be easily overlooked, like a great book with a drab cover, and that would be sad, for it offers an excellent Italian cuisine in a very pleasant setting.Continue reading “Of Books and Covers”
What’s in a Name?
Yellow blossoms beamed brightly in the cool morning air as we passed their way recently. We stopped for a moment to enjoy the scene, and as we walked away, I wondered what kind of flowers they were, and considered looking for them online. Then it dawned on me, the beauty of the flower came notContinue reading “What’s in a Name?”
Shadows of the Past
The setting sun cast shadows of objects in our window onto the wall and brought back memories, some recent, some distant. More recently, the enchantment of Bora Bora was captured in the photos and the shadowy silhouette of a wooden dolphin on the lower right. The carving was given to us by friends in BoraContinue reading “Shadows of the Past”
Yes Sir, Yes Sir
Three bags full, and we’re not taking about wool. Nope, it is candy that awaits all those trick-or-treaters on Halloween. When the day arrives, we will set up at the end of our driveway with treats for the little tricksters, and when the candy is gone, we will be also. #halloween #candy #blacksheep #wool #trickortreatContinue reading “Yes Sir, Yes Sir”
