Something about big shadows in the setting sun works a special magic that attracts Fairy Gnomes and ‘ukuleles and begs to be photographed. This Pono ukulele is my favorite for its sound and playability, and it truly lives up to its name which means “righteous” in Hawaiian. I have had it for over eight yearsContinue reading “Of Fairy Gnomes and Ukuleles”
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Little Red Diner
This country-looking cafe takes us back to our rural roots with its farm-fresh fare, its warm, friendly atmosphere, and generous helpings. Its delicious, creative menu keeps locals like us coming back for breakfasts and lunches that we enjoy sharing with family and friends. It has a personal touch that is a very refreshing change fromContinue reading “Little Red Diner”
Out of Luck and a Pickup Truck
Like Santa, this pickup is a classic and it is loaded with goodies. Unlike Santa, it is powered by horsepower under the hood, not a team of reindeer. Either way it looks like both will able to get their jobs done, unlike us, who arrived at the Peddlers Wagon in Eustis, Florida, on the dayContinue reading “Out of Luck and a Pickup Truck”
Gangs All Here
The decorations are up and the stuffed animals have gathered under our lighted palm tree, a fitting symbol of our Florida climate. This includes the infamous flying super-monkey that soars through the air and lands with a cacophony of primate calls. It was a gift from someone who will remain anonymous, but its aerial anticsContinue reading “Gangs All Here”
Fire on the Mountain
Sunlight burnished clouds into the form of flame on Mou’a (Mount) Tohiea rising over Cooks Bay. It was born of fire as lava poured from ancient volcanoes, and appears to have not forgotten its origins. Locals say that it is the mountain that inspired the final scenes of the movie Moana, and like a benevolentContinue reading “Fire on the Mountain”
Banjolele Bear
It looks and sounds like a banjo, but has four strings and plays like a ukulele. It was a gift from a patient a few years ago since I kept a ukulele in my office and often played for them after the visit was concluded. The banjolele is probably around 90 years old and hadContinue reading “Banjolele Bear”
Waiting for Hansel and Gretel
This is a gingerbread house Hansel and Gretel need not fear. No evil witches here, just a kindly Fairy who loves kids, cookies, and her Elf sidekick. #hanselandgretel #gingerbreadhouse #fairy
Near Miss
The Moon nearly grazed Mars last night and I took this photo using my telescope and iPhone. In the central and western US the Moon passed in front of Mars, hiding it from view for a time, but in Florida this is as close as they got. Tiny red Mars is below the mountainous areaContinue reading “Near Miss”
In Less Than a Week
***NERD ALERT!*** On November 30, 2022, it appeared that the Sun would be totally without spots for only the second time this year, since the only active region with spots was rapidly fading from view. The next day, however, two new spots appeared and in the following five days the sunspots went from nearly zeroContinue reading “In Less Than a Week”
Boat Parade
Saturday night we were guests on a boat to watch the lighted boat parade on Henderson Lake at Inverness, Florida. We had a great time and didn’t even get wet! I posted a video of the festivities on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Paa0b4Z00Ws #boat #parade #christmas
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 