A dead tree provides life-giving nourishment to this piliated woodpecker. Obviously this isn’t the first time at this tree. The bird alternately listened and pecked here and there, frequently finding morsels of food. It slowly moved about the tree, adding to the pock marks left by other woodpeckers plundering the wood for meals. #woodpecker #piliatedContinue reading “Been There, Pecked That”
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What’s the Question?
It’s supposed to look like a giant dipper, but last night it looked more like a question mark. So what is the question? Sometimes questioning what is commonly accepted as true can lead to breakthroughs in understanding. It was once common knowledge that heavy things fell faster than light things. Galileo questioned whether that wasContinue reading “What’s the Question?”
Wayside Wonder
There has been plenty of rain this year which has produced a bumper crop of flowers. Purple pastels line many of the roads and will be followed by other flowery colors, providing a delightful distraction from daily duties. No fooling, even though it is April 1! #flowers #spring #roadside
Happy Easter
Happy Easter wishes to all. #Easter #kindness #peace
French Polynesia 2012 Day 1, To the Paradise Islands
Accidental Travel Blog
Yesterday I was uploading my journal of our travels to French Polynesia in 2012 when I accidently posted our visit to Fakarava on the blog site instead of the “pages” site. It seemed to have a good reception, so each Saturday I will post another daily journal entry here as well. The trip began withContinue reading “Accidental Travel Blog”
French Polynesia Day 9, Fakarava
Lurking in the Louvers
It’s a curious life for a lizard. It spends most of its life looking for something to eat while trying not to get eaten itself in the process, or mangled by moving parts of air conditioning units. This one also appeared interested in listening to our conversation, but was leery of any approach by usContinue reading “Lurking in the Louvers”
Inching Along
I just had to stop to get a video of this caterpillar crossing the street. Exactly why it was crossing the street I don’t know; it was too busy for an interview though it certainly was entertaining. It looks like one of the “geometrid” caterpillars that could turn into a rather large and ornate moth,Continue reading “Inching Along”
Spring Green
The equinox has past as has the first full moon of spring. The trees are in their finest foliage, and Easter is just down the road. #spring #trees #forest #equinox #fullmoon #easter
