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• Honoring the Indigenous Peoples

  

  The decision to reinstate Columbus Day, honoring the man who blundered into a land already occupied and claimed it for Spain, is not surprising for our current... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• This and That

  

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  Posted on 12 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

  

  While I'm not a fan of stuffed animals or mounted heads, I've always been intrigued by the beauty of bones. This first (and third) is a cat skull, discovered... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dear Sirs

  

  Dear Representative Edwards:Why is a lawfully elected representative not being seated? (I believe I know why but would be happy to hear your excuses. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Look Down

  

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  Posted on 09 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• An Afternoon with Josie

  

  Time is flying by and Josie is moving so fast (and I so slow) that it's difficult to keep up with her many interests (soccer! gymnastics! Barbies!) and social... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Sunrise Sequence Sans Sun

  

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  Posted on 07 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• For Example

  

  In yesterday's post I spoke of how no matter what century I read about, there was always something to bring today's woes to mind. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Reading Elsewhen

  

  With the current state of the world so depressing, I find myself turning in my reading to other times.Geoffrey Chaucer of England takes me back to the 14th... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dear Sirs

  

  Dear Senators Budd and Tillis and Representative Edwards:I'd like to know if you personally approve of raising the cost of health insurance premiums as will... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dog Politics

  

  Otter likes to sit in Justin's lap. Jenny does not approve.Jenny thinks she'll give it a try.Otter bites Jenny's leg to show that she does not approve. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• May at Random

  

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  Posted on 21 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Reading MISS JANE

  

  What a beautiful, tender story! A captivating protagonist, a strongly drawn set of supporting characters, and nature writing so lush that I'm reminded of Henri... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Fun on the Faem

  

  Sunday morning shenanigans. A neighbor let us know that three calves were headed down the road.By the time we got down there, Justin and Claui and crew had... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Birthday Party! (a La Barbie)

  

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  Posted on 18 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Greengreenevergreen

  

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  Posted on 17 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Miss Birdie Remembers

  

  Oh, honey, what about it! However did you come by that old quilt? I can recall just like hit was yesterday, me and Belvy stitching on it, along with some of... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Kousa Dogwood

  

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  Posted on 15 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Another Re-Bloomer and Banana Water

  

  Another amaryllis from a Christmas past! This is a lovely deep rose.I don't know for sure but this unexpected bloom may be due to banana water. I've been puttin... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dear Sir, (Me Again)

  

  Dear Rep. _______,The "big, beautiful bill" currently under consideration in the House proposes around $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid in order to attempt to... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2025 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY