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Year’s End Moon

A waning gibbous moon, well past full, shyly peered between branches on this late December morning. The next full moon will be in the new year, bold, bright, and high overhead, as it travels the path that the sun follows in summer. May it be a good year. #moon #newyear #december #oldmoon #morning

Naughty but Nice

We were given this very nice Christmas ornament as a present. It is from Disney’s cartoon, “Plane Crazy,” and is a fitting tribute to my family’s flying obsession. However, after rewatching the cartoon, I realized that Mickey was a bit naughty as well, but in the end, he got what he deserved from Minnie. IContinue reading “Naughty but Nice”

Motor Hut

This rolling accommodation appears more like a hut than a home, but it does have some modern conveniences such as an air conditioner mounted in the back window. I don’t know if it has indoor plumbing; probably not, which could explain its presence at a highway rest area. It does appear to have a StarlinkContinue reading “Motor Hut”

Naughty Not

Bunny Blue spent a lot of time partying with us on Christmas Day and was quite well behaved. He would never be naughty, not even on “naughty week,” unless opportunity arose to chew on some furniture or on some electrical cords, hence the indoor barriers around select furniture and electronics. We would not want toContinue reading “Naughty Not”

Naughty Week Again!

Christmas is past and the new year has not yet begun. Santa and his elves are all worn out from the holiday rush, and it is too early to get on the naughty list for 2024. It’s Naughty Week! YAY! But wait a minute, my wife, Fairy, has connections with elves and is very goodContinue reading “Naughty Week Again!”

Merry Christmas!

May your Christmas and holiday season be filled with family, friends, and happy memories that you can never forget. #christmas #holidayseason #christmastree #memories #family #friends

Signs of Aloha

I have been told where to go in the past, but never in such a lovely way. These signs point to every place I could possibly want to be. Thanks, Karen. #signs #aloha #directions

Sweet Treat

Roast beef and potatoes scented the air, making the mouth water in anticipation of dinner. That was followed by the delightful dessert pictured above. It’s great being home during the holiday season! #cookies #dinner #roastbeef #holidayseason

Monkey Doodle Dandy

During our morning walk through the neighborhood, we discovered this monkey figure swinging in a tree. It almost looked real, and caught our attention since there are similar-appearing monkeys that live around the Silver River and some other areas in Florida. Obviously someone had fun monkeying around with the tree and a rope, and theirContinue reading “Monkey Doodle Dandy”

Mele Kalikimaka

The Hawaiian word, “ukulele,” is made up of two parts: “uku” which can mean flea, and “lele,” can mean to jump or fall. Hence “ukulele” is commonly interpreted as the “jumping flea,” perhaps referring to the rapid motion of a skilled player’s fingers along the strings and frets. Queen Lili’oukalani, however, is said to haveContinue reading “Mele Kalikimaka”