Witness (via video) a matriarchal colony of 20 million bats/pups exit all-at-once for the night.
Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 2
Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 1
Hey! We just got back from an awesome, kidless vacation. I'm sure you hardly noticed our absence. Each morning for coffee, we were greeted by a river resident while we soaked in the view by the shoreline (above). He was too busy catching flying bugs to care about me. What did we do? Next to nothing, which … Continue reading Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 1
The Sunshine Award – Bugs are Bliss
∞ I heard recently that one of the best ways a person can begin improving himself is to write his own obituary -- well before the day of his demise. I think it was a radio piece on Stephen Covey, who died recently. The purpose of the exercise is to make you think really good and … Continue reading The Sunshine Award – Bugs are Bliss
Too Much Rain Makes For Fun Guys
∞ How about a PG-rated fungal joke, hm? Q: What do you call a mushroom with a 9" stem? A: A Fungi to be with. The joke only works if you pronounce it correctly. Not fun'-ghee or fun'-ghye but fun'-GUY. Buddum bum. I am only just skimming the surface on learning about the fabulous fungus. … Continue reading Too Much Rain Makes For Fun Guys
When It Rains, It Pours
∞ Holy moly. I don't recall ever seeing so much rain at one time. And I remember Hurricane Alicia in 1983 and with what may be the worst flooding in our area, Tropical Storm Allison (hit twice, back-to-back) in 2001. I kid you not -- our property just witnessed 4-5 inches of rainfall in less … Continue reading When It Rains, It Pours
Temporarily Off the Grid, On With Living
We have now fully forgotten yesterday's power outage. It's all TV, computer, Internet, and phone once again, all the conveniences that we enjoy due to the burning of fossil fuels. Rolling brownouts are not uncommon in our highly populated area near Houston. We're accustomed to them in the summer. People are addicted to their air … Continue reading Temporarily Off the Grid, On With Living
The Queen of Food Space: 10 Ways to Maximize Fridge Capacity
∞ First off, I'm surprised to have so bloggers now following DirtNKids. I had hoped to have some more substantive posts to share these next few weeks, but alas. Time has not been on my side with kids home for the summer. By now, you may know I have more than my fair share of … Continue reading The Queen of Food Space: 10 Ways to Maximize Fridge Capacity
Pumpkin and Tomato Pullin’
You may recall that temperatures here began regularly reaching into the 100's last week. Not particularly liking to walk the garden to pick fruits when it's muggy and 85 first thing in the morning, my body quickly gets into the "rip it up" mode. Yesterday's rainstorm put me in the mood (it's now a full … Continue reading Pumpkin and Tomato Pullin’
Summer Freedom (Video!)
"I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free." ~ Charles Dickens ♥ Tiger Swallowtail in the garden of lantana. Happy Summer, everyone! And stay cool wherever you are.
We Ain’t Afraid of no Bugs!
Angie finds a pair of walking sticks that make her go SquEEE!
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