Well, I first “met” this guy in early June. He’s a blue dasher (or Pachydiplax longipennis [please tell me I'm not the only immature one who snickered at that]) dragonfly. There are bugs that I hate- cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, … Continue reading
This is one of the daisies Gabe helped me pot up for the porch this summer. It had a sad bloom when we bought it, and absolutely nothing since. Until this guy (and two BUDdies- har-har) popped up this past … Continue reading
I love how downright hairy plants look when you get good and close.
Finally got around to potting up some daisies! It feels like spring. A warmer than usual spring- but, spring.
Some mornings, Gwen wakes me up before everyone else in the house. It’s so weird to have no dogs underfoot, no toddler noises, the sound of their daddy’s fingers tapping his computer keys. This morning was one of those- I … Continue reading
“Oooh, smells so pretty, mom!” Heheh. No it doesn’t- it’s a scentless weed. But, he’s awfully cute.
Well, hell-oh there, big guy! Mr. Chompers, one of the alligators we encounter from time to time at one of our favorite county parks. And this wasn’t shot with a zoom. He gets pretty close to the walkway. Lucky us, … Continue reading
I finally made it out for a full moon! Brrrr it was chilly. They call February’s full moon the snow moon, but, it wasn’t THAT cold. Phew.
Weeds. The only thing that’s still growing. At least this one is a tiny bit pretty. Come soon, spring.
So, January’s full moon is called a Wolf Moon. This was a day late from the full moon, so, technically a waning moon. But, still huge and almost creepy on such a cloudy night, with that glow around it.