The climate crisis is a hoax. For those worried about carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, below is a little video of a natural phenomenon on our planet that puts every man-made source to shame. https://twitter.com/mastronomers/status/1914448379955884279?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Next, read Simon Winchester’s book on the eruption of Krakatoa in the 19th Century. Happy Earth Day, everyone.
Yes, things around here do seem to be deteriorating. Just when you think things can't be any worse, they get worse, especially for local law-abiding citizens. Yeah, there are actually some left. Man sentenced for hate-crime targeting Asians. We do seem to have more of our share of home-invasion robberies in our area. 23 University …
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So Hubby and I drove from our home in Everett to see the tulips. It was a perfect day too. Bright and sunny with not a cloud in the sky. Our first stop was not for anything but for Hubs to get out and stretch his legs. I got out and got my first photos …
Since John said we could pick our own word for this week, mine is Reflections. Since I live in a state, Washington, that has numerous big and small bodies of water, reflections are pretty easy to find. Just yesterday, as I was on my travels around town, I noticed that our local lake, Silver Lake, …
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We had a delightful journey around Arizona last week. The weather was ideal, we encountered no obstacles, and saw some amazing scenery. Here are some of the highlights, in no particular order. Tuesday and Wednesday we were in downtown Phoenix for a Hillsdale College seminar. It included two meals and lots of speakers. One of …
Who recognizes this little guy? Saw him at a rest area. White-crowned sparrow posed for me Mourning dove hiding Better shot of the mourning dove Mallards on Watson Lake Master of All He Surveys. Canada goose. Also on Watson Lake we saw a cormorant, but didn’t get the camera out in time!
Carcara Restaurant at the Sheraton Downtown in Phoenix. Lovely lights over the bar Outdoor seating area Sign found on the way out of town. Illegals? All immigrants? More to come.
Yesterday morning very early, in the cold rain, we boarded our Alaska Airlines flight to Phoenix for a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar. I had the window seat in First Class. Here is what I saw. Above the clouds Sunrise Mount Rainier Curvature of the Earth Snowy mountains Natural beauty Mountain ranges I would love …
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A man dug a pond on his property to provide water and habitat to the local wildlife. Here is the result. https://twitter.com/robertefuller/status/1877748372557254916?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ
As I write this, it's 1:00AM on Christmas morning. I want to wish all my followers, and occasional readers, the happiest of holidays, and peace and prosperity in the new year of 2025. We all can give thanks that the new year will bring a new President, and a New Birth of Freedom to our …
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