We are all concerned about plants and animals that have gone extinct, or are facing extinction. I have unfortunately seen a bird that is now extinct – the Cozumel Thrasher. I can also think of three species of birds in northern North America that have gone extinct since the 1970s. First the Ivory-billed Woodpecker (theContinue reading “BC explains extinction”
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Furstenberg moth night – July
Before we headed north to Whitefish Point we took part in another moth night in Ann Arbor. As always it was nice seeing friends and people who are not yet friends. Besides the organizers who set up sheets and lights (5 of us) there were an additional 35+ people. The evening ran from 9PM untilContinue reading “Furstenberg moth night – July”
Looking for orchids in July
As the years gets hotter finding many flowering plants becomes easier, while finding some can be quite a challenge. Knowing where to look for unusual plants and animals is always helpful. So late last week with out friend Mary we headed out to southwestern Michigan to a bog we know about in search of orchids.Continue reading “Looking for orchids in July”
Sacré Bleu
After reading Anima Rising I decided to re-read Moore’s other book relating to artists and the art world Sacré Bleu. If Anima Rising was a strange tale, Sacré Blue is even stranger. The book follows Lucien, a baker in Paris in the 1890s and the odd association with the pigment blue that artists are gettingContinue reading “Sacré Bleu”
Dog days of summer
Typically at this point of July the summer hear is becoming intolerable and it will last well into August. The saying dog days of summer originates with the rising of Canis major, a bright star in the constellation Orion. The actual star has no impact on the heat from the sun, but rather signals theContinue reading “Dog days of summer”
An inspirational quote
Perhaps one of my favorite Roman quotes, as well as my approach to life. One of the book shelves that is next to the front door entering our house. Fiction, genealogy and old photographs, and natural history. As with any personal library this reflects the owner. But there is so much more. this shelf isContinue reading “An inspirational quote”
Moth night – Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 2025
We arrived at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens early enough to set up our stations before beople started showing up. The start of the evening as people starting appearing. Some of the 68 participants hearing about where the stations were and how we were doing things. One of our further stations before people were on theContinue reading “Moth night – Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 2025”
Ann Arbor Art Fair – 2025
We walked down to Art Fair, but first stopped at Kerrytown. Ant artist who did drawings of stadiums. Here’s his drawing of Tiger stadium. My favorite of the day. A photograpger who did underwater photography. Here’s the artist. The logo for this year. Starting out early meant not everybody was opened yet, but there wereContinue reading “Ann Arbor Art Fair – 2025”
Protesting MAGA-world
Yesterday evening there was another protest/demonstration at Maple and Jackson Roads. As with those of the past it was a peaceful and enjoyable event. Here are some photos. And soon we’ll be off to Art Fair for something different.
July Political Cartoons
Not a lot of writing today, just an assortment of political cartoons relating to recent MAGA events. So much for MAGA. More later.
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