Goldfinches used to flock to this feeder, sometimes five or more at a time, each dining delightfully at their station in peace. That was until this yellow-rumped warbler showed up. Now any time a goldfinch appears, this little monster swoops down and chases them away. I considered creative ways to let the finch know heContinue reading “Dirty Little Turdy-birdie”
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105 and That’s No Jive
As of yesterday, the last day of January, 2023, we had walked 105 miles so far for the year. That’s about 20 more miles for the month than needed to reach our annual goal of 1,000 miles but we like to start the year with a little extra. We completed the walk at the MarjorieContinue reading “105 and That’s No Jive”
Asleep at the Wheel?
Well, maybe this driver isn’t really in a “coma,” but there are times at stoplights when it seems like some are. Usually, however, those drivers are on cell phones or texting when the stoplights change and drivers behind them want move on. Usually just a tap on the horn will revive them, but not always.Continue reading “Asleep at the Wheel?”
Flintstone Tires
Yabba-dabba-doo, Fred rode bikes too! And they were equipped with Flintstone radials! #flintstone #bicycle, #fredflintstone
Food Chain Top to Bottom
A sign on the other side of the lake reads: “Stay out of the water, there are critters in there that will eat you.” Since some people eat alligator, and a few people have been eaten by ‘gators in Florida, I guess each has been both at the top and at the bottom of theContinue reading “Food Chain Top to Bottom”
Near and Far
The Moon is less than a third of the diameter of Venus, yet it appeares much larger since it was only 224 thousand miles away while Venus was over 142 million miles away at the time of the photo. The Moon is at crescent phase since it is sunward from Earth, while Venus is atContinue reading “Near and Far”
Lesson to Learn
In 2019, we stopped by Woody Howard’s music and furniture store on Moorea and found this lovely ukulele with a soundboard made from island tou wood. This beautiful wood has wonderful tonal quality and was once reserved for use by the Ali’i (ruling class) only. I played it for 20 minutes or more, mesmerized byContinue reading “Lesson to Learn”
A Fool’s Errand
“You idiot!” a friend exclaimed in 2015 after hearing of my visit to Molokai and the beautiful, solid koa ukulele I had found there, but had not purchased. It had been very reasonably priced, was hand made by the Hawaiian holding it in the right photo above, and it played beautifully. The coveted koa woodContinue reading “A Fool’s Errand”
Robins in the Hood
“He rocks in the treetop all the day long, hoppin’ and a-boppin’ and a-singin’ his song…” Yep, these robins were hoppin’ and boppin,’ and flockin’ as well. Usually they are just an occasional visitor to our neighborhood, but on this day there were at least thirty, counting the others on the opposite side of theContinue reading “Robins in the Hood”
Out of this World
My new UIN Art Travel Shoes arrived recently, with their artistic canvas design perfect for someone with his head in the clouds and feet somewhere in the general direction of the ground. I have had my first pair for several months, and when I saw this design, just had to get it as well. I’mContinue reading “Out of this World”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 