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Backside of Thunder

We knew we were pressing the envelope when we went for a walk ahead of rain predicted for later in the morning. Before long we noticed streamers across the sky mingling with the chaotic mottling of clouds seen in the photo. We pondered the cause of the rumpled clouds, and then low, rumbling thunder gaveContinue reading “Backside of Thunder”

Winging It

“It’s a bird, it’s a plane…” Actually it’s both and more; a bird can be seen winging its way just above the airplane in the photo, and two more are flitting by on the lower right of the photo. The plane and the birds follow courses that parallel the contrail, but in opposite directions. WhileContinue reading “Winging It”

Petro-what?

While living in Wyoming, I frequently explored the surrounding desert, mountains, and canyons looking for rocks, petroglyphs, and wildlife. On one of those expeditions, I found this rock with artistic etchings in the dark desert varnish on its surface. I like to imagine a young native person centuries ago trying to imitate nearby petroglyphs by practicingContinue reading “Petro-what?”

January Autumn

Florida winters seem like a combination of fall and winter with a touch of spring soon to come. This tree has finally realized its time to drop its leaves as has the maple in our front yard. Beneath the trees, blossoming azaleas are even more colorful in the chilly morning air. Soon the live oaksContinue reading “January Autumn”

First Fossils

At an abandoned gravel pit along the Platte River, I once searched through the pile of large rocks that had been filtered from the gravel. They were of no commercial use and had been discarded by the gravel pit operator. However, they were a treasure trove to young rockhounds like me, and there I foundContinue reading “First Fossils”

From the Hands of Joseph

The tiki and bowl in the photo are the works of master carver, Joseph Vaitete of Ua Huka, one of the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Ancient Marquesan art had all but disappeared from the islands to museums and private collections, and Joseph was commissioned to reproduce some of wooden artwork from photos in booksContinue reading “From the Hands of Joseph”

Curious Companions

I can hardly imagine what a goat and a turtle would have in common yet, here they are together highlighted by the rising sun. Perhaps it’s simply a capricious coincidence; while the turtle’s enchantment compelled us to purchase the end table, we just needed a place to keep the goat away from wayward feet. SoContinue reading “Curious Companions”

New Day Rays

Fireworks boomed and crackled through New Years Eve until well past midnight. The next morning motionless, hazy air carried the telltale odor of spent pyrotechnics when we went for our first walk of 2024. As the sun rose higher, sunbeams pierced through the smoky remnants of the night’s celebrations, and cast a magical glow toContinue reading “New Day Rays”

New Years Eve Fireworks

The day after Christmas, the Mars Perseverance Rover photographed the sun revealing the large spot as seen on the lower right image. The spot was estimated to be 200,000 kilometers across and was located on the far side of the sun. It was predicted to become visible from the earth in about a week. Yesterday,Continue reading “New Years Eve Fireworks”

Wishes on Wings

Silver wings streaming contrails across the cold, azure sky carried travelers to their destinations to celebrate the birth of a new year. Family and friends awaited the arrival of loved ones and the memories to be made and shared. Some may be happy and a few may be sad, but whatever they may be, IContinue reading “Wishes on Wings”