Tag Archives: humor

“Take Me Out to the Backyard”

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

As I was standing outside taking pictures in the subfreezing temperatures this morning, my frostbit brain started coming up with its own rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballpark.”  Feel free to sing along! Take me out to the … Continue reading →

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One Lucky Fella!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

This gray squirrel is one lucky fella with a furry tail for his umbrella! A tail that is bushy, a tail that is swishy, A tail that reminds me of dandelion wishies! And when it is sunny, this tail is his … Continue reading →

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Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Do you remember the old childhood chant that begged the question, “Who stole the cookie from the cookie from the cookie jar?” Well, I’m pretty sure I know the answer!

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Raindrops Are Falling On The Reds

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

What does any (in)sane person do when the temperature drops 30 degrees and a misty drizzle is dripping from the skies?  Why fill the feeders and head out with the camera, of course! Now, I should clarify that this wasn’t what … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Shade Of Blue

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

When I was a kid, I love love loved the Crayola 64 pack of crayons – the one with the built in sharpener on the back!  I can still remember some of the original shades of blue: turquoise, sky blue, … Continue reading →

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The Stall Wall

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

I met a friend for lunch yesterday at Semper Fi, a bar and grille owned and operated (you guessed it) by former marines.  The food was delicious and the company was delightful, but I did come away with the conclusion … Continue reading →

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Peanut Plunder

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

Oh the joy and wonder of peanut plunder whether right-side-up or up-side-under Though he flies away quick he’ll be back in a bit To greedily plunder another Same song,…different bird Though not quite as greedy as the Jays, these Nuthatches really … Continue reading →

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