Rolls Royce Hood Ornament Classy hood ornament -- simple but stylish I have no idea where I took this picture. I found it in an early "folder" of digital photos, so early that I didn't bother to leave any "key" words to describe it. No location, date or other data, although the photo's metadata, recorded … Continue reading Lost and Found
Tag: George Carlin
Mother Nature has a way of keeping you on your toes. In Nebraska, you never get bored with the weather -- it's always changing. Just when you think the weather is perfect, (relative to what?), the weather changes ... drastically. After several days of unseasonaly balmy weather (60's), the weather turned drastically to 3-4 days … Continue reading Frosty Morning
Milkweed Believe it or not, this is National Pollinator Week. What will they think of next!? My Common Milkweed, host plant for the Monarch butterfly, are going gang busters this year. They are hearty and robust with huge flower heads. I gave up trying to cultivate them; now I just let them come up where … Continue reading Milkweed
Rushville, NE - 2014 Social distancing was a way of life in western Nebraska long before the COVID pandemic. Thought for the Day: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.George Carlin
Column Top - Israel, 2015 Is this your morning face? Thought for the Day: Everyone smiles in the same language.George Carlin
Virus Masks The world is learning to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Closed schools, libraries, bars, restaurants, movies, public parks, and cancelled activities that draw crowds; e.g. sporting events, concerts, weddings, funerals, etc. have become the norm. Wearing masks in public places is becoming more common. We only leave our house once a week, but … Continue reading Fashion Trend
Cheetah and Cubs A four-month old cub stands watch as Mom and sibling enjoy the rump of a freshly killed wildebeest. This was observed by over a dozen safari trucks parked in a semi-circle about 30 yards away. Safari drivers share information about major animal sightings, and cooperate in "circling the wagons" to provide good … Continue reading Wildebeest Feast
Often mistaken for Monarch Butterflies, the Painted Lady is a little smaller and not quite as vibrant. The Boltonia bushes in our backyard were blanketed with Painted Lady butterflies this fall. Swarms of them were our guests for 2-3 weeks, which is amazing since their lifespan is not much longer than that. We were blessed … Continue reading Painted Ladies
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