They almost look prehistoric, and indeed, their kind goes back at least 35 million years to a time known as the Eocene Epoch. The ones above are resting between meals. Usually they catch their own fish to eat, but sometimes they steal them from each other or from fisherman on the dock. Once, in theContinue reading “Fine Feathered Friends”
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Fast Fries Feast
Just outside the window by our table, a gull and a couple of grackles descended on unfinished French fries on the balcony immediately after the human diners left. The gull in particular managed to gulp down several fries before the trio were shooed away by the waitress. This appears to have been an avian versionContinue reading “Fast Fries Feast”
The Ever Never Changing Moon
It is said that the moon never changes, and in fact, from our earthly viewpoint that is essentially true. However, its appearance continually changes as the sun slowly rises, passes above the lunar surface, and finally sets about two weeks later. These two pictures, taken 24 hours apart, illustrate how dramatically the moon’s appearance canContinue reading “The Ever Never Changing Moon”
Dessert at Dusk
The popcorn and cheese were gone as was the wine. The sun was going down and soon, so was the dessert. Yum! #dessert #sunset #chocolate #kahlua
Rain that Remains
As of 7 a.m. yesterday, dark clouds shrouded the sky and showered raindrops across the area as it had for the prior two days. By 10 a.m. the clouds were gone, though water continued to drip from trees and eaves for some time after. But the fallen rain, as seen in the gauge above, remainedContinue reading “Rain that Remains”
Of Suds and Buds
It once was a pathetic little plant that produced little during the prior season and was soon to be replaced. One day some rather vile material found its way into its owner’s garbage can that was still by the street just after the garbage truck had come to empty its contents. The owner’s nose puckeredContinue reading “Of Suds and Buds”
Gray Day Colors
Rain slowly dampened my hair as I replaced the Valentine’s Day windsock with the Easter windsock in the back yard. The Valentine’s Day windsock was wet from the rain, so I hung it under the roof of the lanai to dry out. To my surprise, it combined with other colorful items in back to brightenContinue reading “Gray Day Colors”
Sunset Hula
The ukulele playing hula dancer swayed gently in the setting sunlight bringing a cheery ending to a nice, bright day. #hula #ukulele #solar #sunlight
Say What?
In grade school I once read a story about a man who invented a dishwasher that would start and stop to verbal commands. Unfortunately, it was too rough on the dishes, and it was a bit dyslexic and wouldn’t stop until someone accidentally shouted “pots” instead of “stop.” He and his wife were left toContinue reading “Say What?”
Déjà Vu Again and Again!
Which photo is before and which is after? Actually they are both; these scenes will alternate over and over as further leaves fall over the next couple of weeks. Weird, just plain weird. #leaves #driveway
