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Category Archives: Animals
Cute little guys – unless you have arachnophobia
by Katherine J. Wu in the NYT Shortly before Halloween in 2018, an administrative building at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska began to sprout a beard. But the strands that composed the furry fringe weren’t fine brown … Continue reading
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So much to say about the fly!
Thanks to Mary Jane F. for reach out to RBG!
Posted in Animals, Government, Humor, Music
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Down Under revisited
Thanks to Pam P. who claims she still has her pet ‘roo, Jack, around somewhere in hiding.
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Not seen at Skyline, or was it?
During Skyline’s virtual trek in Australia pre-COVID-19, Pam and Bob just might have brought Jack home with them. But how did he wind up in Florida? The article about Jack is below in the Seattle Times. Mystery yet to be … Continue reading
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Crows object to 800 Columbia reopening
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Fishing or Phishing?
Thanks to Jeff E.! Ed note: Not sure if this is fake or real, but here’s one explanation I found. “In humans, our lungs work to exchange oxygen from the air to replenish our blood cells and exhale waste gasses. … Continue reading
Is the end of meat here?
From the NYT by Jonathan Safran Foer – Thanks to Diana C. for send this. Is any panic more primitive than the one prompted by the thought of empty grocery store shelves? Is any relief more primitive than the one … Continue reading
Wouldn’t this be fun?!
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
A gift of Spring – on our deck
We were delighted today to find 4 eggs from the happy finches nesting in this fir tree on our deck. New life highlights the joy of the season.
Posted in Animals, happiness
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Furry friends
No need for social distance here. Thanks to Marilyn W.
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