Tag: Musings
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Slipping Away
Lately it seems each trip outdoors with the camera brings the realization that the rhythm of nature is marching in a new direction. The autumn leaves blowing through the air on crisp northern winds cross paths with the variety of birds flying toward new destinations. The egrets and cormorants have quietly slipped away, while the…
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Lessons Learned During Outdoor Photography Shots
Lesson 1) The cormorant is standing in the sun drying out his wings for an extended period of time because their wings have less preen oil than other birds and not because, as you thought, they are one of the rare birds that enjoys posing for photos. Lesson 2) The Great Blue Heron has not…
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Do I Look Like I Need The Bird Whisperer?
I’ve always admired free spirits and those that march to the beat of a different drummer, but after recent bird encounters I am beginning to wonder if a bird whisperer is necessary for some of the free spirits soaring around. First, we have the neighborhood hawk who has decided to join the squirrels for part of…
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Wispy Waters
Discarded by its owner and floating toward the unknown, the delicate feather refused to relinquish its tranquil beauty by glistening in the morning sun and casting a shimmering reflection onto the serene surface of heavenly blue water.
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Nature’s Musings When You Have A Cold
Drink Fluids Drink Plenty Of Fluids Drink Fluids And Rest Don’t Stick Your Tongue Out, You Should Cover Your Mouth When You Have A Cold It’s Ok To Be Pissed Off When You Have A Cold Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Enjoying The Outdoors Soon
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A Morning Chat
We both agreed that we’re thrilled the weatherman has promised fall-like weather for a few days. I was more excited about the fall fashion magazines arriving daily, while he was excited at the thought of a modeling career with those fine feathers. He wasn’t very interested that Bryce Harper hit his longest home run of his career,…
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Nature’s Musings At The Deck
“I love Italian food, are you going to invite me in for lasagna?” “Quit begging, I am not going to do the Caddyshack dance!” “Hate to be a critic, but I think this deck needs to be stained.” “It’s starting to get a little wild and crowded out here, I think it’s time for a no vacancy sign!”
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I’m Ready For Some Football, But It Will Never Be The Same
It has been an adjustment since being firmly planted in middle age to refer to many things in terms of something that happened twenty or thirty years ago and wonder some days where the time has went. As the 2016 NFL preseason begins tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Green Bay Packers…
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Nature’s Musings At The Volleyball Net
Did you hear that trash talk? Spike the next shot off his beak! One more shank and you’re on the bench! Think I sprained my wing on that dig!
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For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
I am going to blame the heat and humidity for this blog title, because I have no idea why this photo of a duck scratching his head turned into a duck saluting and thoughts of the song “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You).” Especially since the song by one of my favorite rock…
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