The temperature last night dipped down to -4F – outside. Fortunately the furnace company got to the cabin and solved our problem. Even better was that the guy had the part needed on his truck. Things like that you can never be sure of in the U.P., but it usually works out since they knowContinue reading “Some humor to survive the cold”
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Whitefish Point – January, 2025
It was a slow trip from Ann Arbor to Whitefish Point yesterday. It was 7F when we left Ann Arbor and 5F when we got to our cabin. Along the way we hit intermittent snow squalls especially north of Gaylord. South of the Mackinac Bridge it really started blowing and snowing. That made for someContinue reading “Whitefish Point – January, 2025”
Black Monday and FOTUS
Living near Hell, Michigan I can attest that Hell has frozen over for the new fascist regime and the Felon in chief (FOTUS). We escaped to the north without listening to the news today, not that it will make much difference. But here are a few thoughts for the day – The American Oligarchs areContinue reading “Black Monday and FOTUS”
The never ending search for life – part 3
On our daily walks I often find something that is either new for me for the year, or an interesting observation. This evergreen bagworm cocoon was not new for me in any respect. But was interesting was finding it in a deciduous tree rather than an evergreen, which was strange. The moth had obviiously pupatedContinue reading “The never ending search for life – part 3”
Palenque, Mexico
Over the years I have always been intrigued by the Mayan, and other ruins in Mexico. I have also been quite fortunate to be able to visit some. The great ceremonial city of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico sits on the side of a hill overlooking a vast plane. I’ve been on every one of theContinue reading “Palenque, Mexico”
Peschici, Italy
My grandfather was born in Peschici, Foggia, Italy in 1892. I’ve heard stories about the town all of my life. I have friends and family from Peschici and can trace my ancestors to 1500 there, with several coming from across the Adriatic in what was Dalmatia, and is now Croatia. This photo showed up inContinue reading “Peschici, Italy”
Last night’s bird talk
Last night I gave a talk on warbler migration for the Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance at the downtown Ann Arbor Library. As always it was amazing fun. I saw a lot of people that I hadn’t seen for years. I censused birds in the Arb between 1979 and 2008. At the end my responsibilitiesContinue reading “Last night’s bird talk”
I’ve got a bad feeling about this
I’ve got one of those scars, but I am worried about the next generation with the incoming administration on their anti-vaxxer agenda. Who are the only two people not with their hands over a heart? Besides this he has other convictions – so, should we call his FOTUS? Felon of the United States? FOTUS wantingContinue reading “I’ve got a bad feeling about this”
Climate disasters and more
Denying that Climate Change is not occurring is not the smartest thing that any person can say. It’s been quite obvious for a very long time. In the past year there have been tremendous flooding events, hurricanes and wildfires among other things. Additionally, as the climate warms tropical diseases are spreading northward. The argument hasContinue reading “Climate disasters and more”
The never ending search for life – part 2
Last night we went to the Conservancy Farm hoping to find one of the Short-eared Owls that have been seen there. But we got there at least an hour before sunset, which on a clear cold night was great. Since we had a lot of time to walked several trails seeing what we could find.Continue reading “The never ending search for life – part 2”
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