The old tractor at Weatherby Cranberry Company in Wisconsin brought back happy memories of a childhood growing up on a farm and hours tilling soil, cultivating corn, and mowing. However, there were certain chores around machinery and livestock that I was not allowed to do, and I had always wondered why. I learned the answerContinue reading “Childish Aspirations”
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Science and Magic
The morning sun’s rays vaporized water that had condensed on the cold roof during the night. The water vaper rapidly recondensed to form mist just above the roof in the cold, morning air, then dissipated while being stirred by the gentle air currents. It was simple science. However, there was also magic and beauty inContinue reading “Science and Magic”
No Place Like…
The plane was starting the descent for landing through the dark, night sky. Below, familiar patterns of city lights glimmered through a thin veil of clouds, and I could almost spot my own house through the haze. It was comforting to know that after another long but rewarding journey, I would soon be able toContinue reading “No Place Like…”
Introspection
Freelan Oscar Stanley appeared to be looking at himself in the mirror in the stairway at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. He seemed to express an air of confidence, satisfaction, accomplishment, benevolence, and perhaps just a touch of mischief. And I have to wonder; of all of those traits, why am I mostContinue reading “Introspection”
Monkey Business
While monkeying around in Estes Park this past summer, we noticed this curious primate precariously perched on the back bumper of a classic car in the aerial tram parking lot. We giggled while I took the photo, and then the thought occurred to me, if his name were George, wouldn’t that be curious? #estespark #classiccarContinue reading “Monkey Business”
Finding the Magic
This photo from a recent visit shows people converging by air, sea, and land at Disney’s Epcot theme park to experience its displays, rides, and cultural exhibits. The exhibits from around the world and in its Future World were captivating, and the rides were great fun, but it was being there together as a familyContinue reading “Finding the Magic”
Fickle, Fine-feathered, Fairweather Friend
It gazed longingly with its piercing blue eyes, but we were not the object of its desires. No, it was food rather than friendship that it sought as we were soon to discover. When the tasty tidbits ran out, without a goodbye or even a thank you, he quickly turned his attention to the nextContinue reading “Fickle, Fine-feathered, Fairweather Friend”
Living River
Hundreds of millions of gallons of water burst forth daily from springs at the head of Florida’s Silver River and gently flow through forested lands teeming with life. During a recent boat tour there, we enjoyed the birds, turtles, alligators, fish, and flora so abundant along its shores and in the water. This particular dayContinue reading “Living River”
Troll Bridge
The story goes that the troll under the bridge had a reputation of eating anything that tried to cross over it. (And I thought tollway prices were bad.) However, if he remembers any of the Norwegian fairy tales he may want to leave the three goats alone. They might turn out to be a littleContinue reading “Troll Bridge”
Plummeting Pinecone
As we walked and gossiped along a paved trail in the woods this pinecone suddenly plummeted down from somewhere above and thudded onto the ground barely a foot from a bicycler who whizzed by at the same moment. Only inches and milliseconds kept him from receiving a solid knock on the noggin. We were aContinue reading “Plummeting Pinecone”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 