Sir Gnome provides light in the evening and during the predawn twilight. But first, he has to capture light. Here he is on a stump, butt to the sun, soaking up rays. The light enters through the little solar panel on his backside and hides away inside Sir Gnome until darkness arrives. Then after darkContinue reading “Buns to the Sun”
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Autumn Memory
These tiny wild grapes growing along a Florida trail brought back memories of traipsing along the Platt River in the fall. Wild grapes were abundant, and I used to enjoy picking and eating them though they were small, about the size of a blueberry, and quite tart. There was no hiding the snacking, either, sinceContinue reading “Autumn Memory”
Hiding in Plain Sight
Had I not seen him fly up to this perch, I may not have seen him at all. He was hard to find, but that was the point. His secret to survival is to see and not be seen by his “food.” After due deliberation, I decided to call him “Waldo.” #hawk #redshoulderedhawk #oaktree #waldo
Housebroken Gnome
He’s soft and sweet and doesn’t have to wipe his feet. He needs no food or water dishes, nor does he need a litter box; he just quietly slips in and out of our attention leaving nothing behind but a smile. #gnome #home #housebroken
Why Not?
Never trust a question that can be answered with another question, unless it’s about washing the car. Of course, we needn’t ask if their bed is made. #why #butwhy #whynot #whywhat #question
Cranes in the Hood
I was taking my daily telescopic photos of the sun when I heard the distinctive rattling trill of cranes. The sun and scopes just had to wait while I scanned the sky for my feathered friends. Shortly they came into view high above the trees and began circling overhead in the rising air currents. ThenContinue reading “Cranes in the Hood”
French Polynesia 2012 Day 19: Preparation Day at Sea
Saturday Travelogue
Begging Bread
Little Red Hen has been busy once again in the kitchen and this time had help from some little chicks. Neighbor kids came over to watch with wide eyes how she brought five loaves of bread into being. Of course, a loaf of bread went home with each child, but we still had these threeContinue reading “Begging Bread”
Camellia Colors
While the rest of the country is fighting the cold, in Florida some of our plants are behaving as if it were spring. These camellias were blooming brightly with little regard for the cold front that is finally headed our way. We will enjoy them while we can. #camellias #flowers #coldfront #autumn #florida
Deco-glow
Decorations are aglow with only a week to go until Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #aglo #deco #sunlight #rays