I recently came across a photo I took approximately 20 years ago – one of our daughter with “lorikeets” at … More
Month: May 2026
The towering agave americana continues to gain height
Here’s the second photo that I’ve taken of the magnificent agave americana that is doing its once-in-a-lifetime bloom on the … More
New birds 2: Both a Red-bellied woodpecker and a house finch
Our second and third visitors to our new camera-equipped bird feeder was a house finch (right side photo – Haemorhous … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Used Cars’ is simply fall-down funny
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
New birds 1: A birds’ eye view of the first visitors to our new bird feeder
The first two birds to our new high-tech bird feeder was a boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) at right and then … More
Get creative today (May 30): It’s national Creativity Day!
Here’s a photo of one of our granddaughters being creative with Crayons and paper this past week. Each May 30 … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Moneyball’ is much more than a baseball film
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
National Alligator Day holds special meaning for myself and many others
Each May 29 is national Alligator Day and today is Friday, May 29, 2026! So here’s my celebration of all … More
After early morning fill-up, it’s time to be … at the car wash!
Another early morning and another run-through … at the car wash! Yes, just as the classic song by Rose Royce … More
New bird feeder is high-tech with a solar panel for camera!
After having received this present for this past Christmas, I’ve finally assembled this “smart” bird feeder. It is a “BirdBuddy” … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Dutch’ is worthwhile because of John Hughes’ writing
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
It’s just catchin’ some rays!
Here’s what I believe is a brown basilisk, which was getting some sun on our driveway when I returned home … More
A figurative patina adorns these clouds in the pre-dawn
I did a pre-dawn drive this morning (Thursday, May 28, 2026) and saw this beautiful color in the clouds. The … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Just Go With It’ with Sandler, Aniston is endearing and a ‘must see’
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
It may be national Grape Popsicle Day each May 27, but any flavor will do today
Although each May 27 has been designated as national Grape Popsicle Day, you can use any flavor of the iconic … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Magnum Force’ is a very solid sequel to ‘Dirty Harry’
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
A new location for our bird feeder brought a woodpecker to our palm tree
I’m not sure what kind of woodpecker you see in this photo I took this morning (Tuesday, May 26, 2026). … More
Yet again, life finds a way up this speed-limit sign’s post
Here I go again, posting an image of a bush growing out of a speed-limit sign in our neighborhood here … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Dirty Harry’ is Eastwood’s classic, defining character
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day 2026 (through cinema, too)
In honoring the fallen in our nation’s military on this Memorial Day 2026, I’m posting today’s photo of the U.S. … More
Way, Way Back! My high chair (restored) from 1957
My previous posts on my ”Way, Way Back!” topic have been photos I’ve taken. However, today (Monday, May 25, 2026), … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Juggernaut’ is a solid thriller
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
What’s This? You can move it!
The “What’s This?” question of the day offers a close-up look at something that you can move and, in the … More
It’s spelled c-o-n-d-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n!
I’ve posted photos of condensation before and today (Sunday, May 24, 2026), I’m adding to that collection. A warm, moist … More