Leaving and Return

Recently, Fairy noted that a SpaceX Falcon was on its final countdown, and we watched the rocket ignition and then headed outside. Though it was over 100 miles away, the contrail and blazing rocket was clearly visible. The photo shows the gap in the trail between booster cutoff and second stage ignition. Both occurred asContinue reading “Leaving and Return”

Florida Fall Colors

Days are shorter and marginally cooler, and the fall colors here in Florida are courtesy of the flowers, not changing leaves. Few trees show any change in color and many will not lose their leaves until they are replaced by the new growth in spring. It’s a time of beauty and tranquility, well for atContinue reading “Florida Fall Colors”