I learned something today, and now you can, too

Here are some learning articles posted on X. It is a platform that has more than just current events and politics. There are hundreds of thousands of accounts posting historical, cultural, nature, and other valuable information for people to expand their horizons. It's never too late to learn something new. https://twitter.com/ClassicalAegis/status/2016668751266210291?s=20 The above is in …

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That flicker really wanted the hot-pepper suet!

Get the contortions this bird had to go through to eat our fine hot-pepper suet! The big suet feeder with the tail-rest holds ordinary suet, but our flicker went for the good stuff. https://videopress.com/v/L3384TIW?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Contortions! I buy the suet at our local Wild Birds Unlimited store, and we sure go through a lot of it. …

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Vacation Travelogue-Last Hawaii Stop-Kailua-Kona

After the thrilling volcano-viewing session, a nice dinner, and a good night's sleep, we arrived at our last Hawaii stop, the town of Kailua-Kona.  Again, the Crystal Symphony had to "anchor out" in the harbor, and we were ferried in on the ship's tenders.  It was only a 15-minute ride, and we got a good …

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Look Up!

I make a habit of always looking up when I'm outside.  I'm an Art Deco lover, and I am especially fond of the "ruffles and flourishes" you find over the doors and windows of Art Deco buildings.  I'm also a bird-watcher, so I'm alert for birds in the trees.  I heard this little guy before …

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