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First Second Time

This is the first time that we have ever left on a cruise on the same boat twice. We first sailed on the Celebrity Equinox from Port Canaveral in March, 2022, and now we’re on it a second time. The familiar surroundings made us feel quickly at home as we boarded, settled in, and thenContinue reading “First Second Time”

Happy Veterans Day

May we remember our veterans with gratitude and wish for the wellbeing of those currently in uniform. #veteransday #veterans #gratitude .

Crescent and Quarter

Yesterday morning the Moon passed Venus very closely, so closely that in Europe and Africa the Moon hid Venus from view for a brief period of time. Then the moon moved on to produce this delightfully separated pair. Amazingly, Venus also goes through phases just like the Moon as it circles the Sun, and currentlyContinue reading “Crescent and Quarter”

Turtle Tot

While walking at the Silver River State Park, we found this tiny hatchling turtle. I think it is a baby box turtle, and it was on the edge of the path waiting for sunrays to warm it before moving on. It was between the size of a quarter and a half dollar, and while tiny,Continue reading “Turtle Tot”

Scarecrow From Rehab

The original scarecrow arrangement was featured in an October blog which can be seen at: https://eskildoodle.com/2023/10/26/a-matter-of-perspective-2/. It is a relic from “early marriage” and though treasured over the decades, the surrounding, decrorative plant material had gradually accumulated severe wear. A good friend with an amazing talent for arts and crafts agreed to refresh the arrangement,Continue reading “Scarecrow From Rehab”

Ukulele At Home Abroad

I bought this Tahitian ukulele in Pape’ete, Tahiti, from a half-blind street vendor who played it masterfully, even thought he was left-handed and the uke is strung for a right-handed player. It came home with us, and at customs the agent wanted to see and hear it. I happily obliged, and he commented that ifContinue reading “Ukulele At Home Abroad”

Windligigs

When there is a windsock and a whirligig in the back yard, both catching the breeze, what do you get? Windligigs! Okay, I know that really isn’t a word, but neither is “breezers” in the sense that I used it; even so, they create a mental image. The windsock is a new addition, but theContinue reading “Windligigs”

Darkness Saving Time

Daylight wasting time is over; now I can get the telescope out for nighttime viewing an hour earlier! YAY! #telescope #darknesswastingtime

A Different Sort of Relativity

I remember posing for this photo while visiting my brother at Platte Valley Academy but I don’t ever remember feeling like I was that small. Sure, my siblings, my parents, and most other people I knew then were larger than me, but to my mind I was “just right.” I still feel that way, thoughContinue reading “A Different Sort of Relativity”

Small Beginnings

Nearly 20 years ago we bought this ukulele on our last day in Maui. We didn’t have room in our luggage for it, so we had it mailed home. It arrived several days later in a simple cardboard box with no other packing. To our relief and surprise, it was in perfect condition inspite ofContinue reading “Small Beginnings”