Kites About to Fly

They arrived in early spring and before long, chirps and cries of young in their nests could be heard. Later the young fledged and joined the adults in the skies, often circling overhead while we floated about in the pool. Now, they are flocking together, parenting chores done, and will soon be flying thousands ofContinue reading “Kites About to Fly”

SpaceXhaust

We noticed this strange cloud as we embarked on our morning walk yesterday. Its extraordinary appearance had us momentarily puzzled and then it dawned on us, SpaceX had launched another Falcon 9 rocket laden with 29 Starlink satellites minutes before. It wasn’t a cloud, it was SpaceX rocket exhaust. (SpaceXhaust?) #clouds #rocketexhaust #falcon9 #spacex #starlink

Winner and Dinner

Two large banana spiders in back yard had been living in unusually close proximity in their chaotic webs long enough for both to reach considerable size. I had never before seen two of them that size so close together and wondered if it could last. Apparently not. One day I discovered the shriveled carcass ofContinue reading “Winner and Dinner”

Green, Red, White, and Blue

Lucky that I was not driving that day. We passed this vintage pickup several times as stoplights slowed traffic. I took several photos and one of them finally turned out. It had a Utah license plate, and I couldn’t help wondering if the man in the flag-themed vest had actually driven it all that wayContinue reading “Green, Red, White, and Blue”

Remembering the Bicentennial

1976The tie I woreAn MD degreeMoving halfway across the continent without GPS or cell phonesSeemingly endless hours on hospital wardsFamily and Friends that are now memoriesStarting a family with the love of my lifeAmerica, you have been good to meHappy Birthday! #bicentennial #semiquincentennial #memories #birthday