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Respectfully Yours

Nearly a year ago this crow with its injured right wing was featured in this blog (see: https://eskildoodle.com/2023/07/30/on-a-wing-and-a-prayer/). Over the winter it seemed to have disappeared and we assumed that its infirmity had finally led to its demise. Then, to our amazement and delight, it recently reappeared, no worse than before. As usual, it crow-hoppedContinue reading “Respectfully Yours”

Mission Accomplished

Edward William Bok commissioned the gardens in the 1920’s. He wanted it to be a place where all were: “free to enjoy the beauty of the gardens, the music of the bells, and find inner comfort as they could in their own way and go about without being preached to, influenced, or made an audienceContinue reading “Mission Accomplished”

First Frangipani

The first of the frangipani, AKA plumeria, are bursting onto the scene with their fragrant floral display. Thanks to a mild winter all the plumeria plants came through intact and promise an abundant supply of these lovely tropical flowers. Though we haven’t enough to make leis, there will be more than enough to make smiles,Continue reading “First Frangipani”

Special Sun Things

Nearly every day I observe and image the sun though specially-designed telescopes that exclude all harmful rays and make it safe for the eye. I have three of these dedicated telescopes, each with their own special filters that reveal different solar details. I think of them as my “special sun things.” I am holding theContinue reading “Special Sun Things”