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Boxing Day – 2024

Unlike with BC, there is no snow in Eugene, intermittent rain, but no snow. There are lot of yard decorations, including a few that are over the top. Unlike Ann Arbor, there are mountains here. No bright stars or Moon to see. A lot of gifts were exchanged, as I imagine happened everywhere. And forContinue reading “Boxing Day – 2024”

‘Twas the night before Christmas

This is the view north from Alexis & Simon’s place. Sitting and enjoying my morning coffee as I listen to birds Then it was time to head out shopping since Christmas is only two days away. Another mural as we were walking to The Duck Store. Later in the day Alexis brought home treats fromContinue reading “‘Twas the night before Christmas”

Murals and more – Eugene, Oregon

Walking to breakfast on our first day in Oregon I was, as always taken by street art. Not sure what Amadeus is but I liked their window paintings. Murals are always interesting such as this woman. Two more women with bare shoulders, which must be cold at this time of year. A colorful tiger face.Continue reading “Murals and more – Eugene, Oregon”

The return of the Pandemic Doctor, in his own words

It has been nice having some time off. I’ve been able to spend time with old friends who don’t always believe everything that I’ve told the,. But frankly, since the 1300s I’ve seen it all. I guess that it started with the infamous Black Death – bubonic and pneumonic plague. How many people died? I’veContinue reading “The return of the Pandemic Doctor, in his own words”

Brush Monkeys – 2024

For at least the last 10-12 yearsI have photographed window art all over the United States. This started in nn Arbor with getting excited about winter window paintings. The majority of this winter art is done by the Brush Monkeys. Here’s some from this year with the businesses that have the paintings. Well, we allContinue reading “Brush Monkeys – 2024”

Last moth night of 2024?

It was on the morning of 31 October that was checked on the moth trap that was set up the previous evening. The trap was set over one of our garden beds as pictured on the right. The left photo is Susan photographing moths before we released them back into the wild. The interesting thingContinue reading “Last moth night of 2024?”

A garden and some skeletons

Sadly, the garden is done for the year, with the exception of herbs. Each garden got a layer of composted cow manure, then composted soil from our bins at the back fence. I am always amazed at the amount of soil that we get from composting non-weed garden waste and kitchen scraps. We must getContinue reading “A garden and some skeletons”

Whitefish Point. and memories

I’m sitting and writing on a cool (40F) morning thin king about friends and relatives in Canada who have been celebrating Thanksgiving, which is celebrated there on Columbus Day. In a way I am also celebrating the day. Thoughts and memories are flooding me at the moment. There are so many people that I wantContinue reading “Whitefish Point. and memories”

The past few moth nights in Ann Arbor

In late August we had a moth night at Black Pond Woods. We had a large group of people and some interesting insects. We had three sheets set up and the “lighthouse.” The “lighthouse” is an Ikea portable wardrobe with the Lep-led inside with a power source. The jakery power source will last all nightContinue reading “The past few moth nights in Ann Arbor”

Whitefish Point – more birds

Everybody gets excited when they see a Spruce Grouse. I understand that, remembering the days before we had our place here. But, in reality they are surprisingly common – if you know where to look. Personally, I get equally excited when I find a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that I can photograph. Of course this frequently meansContinue reading “Whitefish Point – more birds”