Author Archives: eskildoodle1

Guava Shy

We examined a hedge after it had been trimmed and found guava blossoms reclusively resting in its inner recesses. I had never noticed them before. The flowers could have spectacularly adorned the plant, but they preferred its inner depths where they could hide, bright, beautiful, and bashful. #guava #hedge

Happy May Day, Lei Day

Happy May Day! May first marks the halfway mark between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. In past times many considered it the first day of summer. Here in Florida, it seems so as well. The bright spring green colors have softened in anticipation of summer’s heat which is just around the corner. InContinue reading “Happy May Day, Lei Day”

Mocking the Bird

There were strange flurries visible outside the window so I had to go investigate. A red-shouldered hawk had perched on the birdfeeder, and a mockingbird had become fed up with it. After several passes from different directions the mockingbird zeroed on the seat of its problem. After a quick lick to the hawk’s derriere, theContinue reading “Mocking the Bird”

Ernie Takes the Cake

Finally, a celebrity worthy of his fame. Ernie has been a stable character at Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) for several years and has become a favorite with staff and clients alike. MTRA has been helping physically and mentally challenged people, young and old, build self-esteem and confidence since 1985. An untold number of heart-warmingContinue reading “Ernie Takes the Cake”

Education: A Farm Boy’s Perspective

Have a degree? So what good is it? From a farm perspective, things simple: no milk if you don’t have the right cows, no harvest if you don’t sow the right seeds, no job unless “Hire Education” comes with that degree. Without the “hire” in “higher education,” it’s just BS Piled h.igher and D.eeper. #hireeducationContinue reading “Education: A Farm Boy’s Perspective”

Round Engine Rumble of Times Past

I was zeroing in on the sun for my daily observations when I heard the unmistakable rumble of a big, round, radial engine headed my way. Though trees obscured the view at first, I guessed that it might pass overhead. I got the camera ready and managed to get this photo during the one andContinue reading “Round Engine Rumble of Times Past”