The morning was overcast but dry, and whereas the previous week I had no photos, this Sunday made up for that.
Continue readingA sign of spring?
Where I grew up – in New York State – robins (that is, the American robin, which is a thrush) were considered to be the first sign of spring. In central Pennsylvania, “spring” alerts are somewhat different.
Continue readingThe end of a year
I’m looking forward to the end of 2022, which has been beyond terrible. That’s not exactly true. The year hit its main downturn in November, in terms of health and peace of mind. That said, I hope that 2023 will see the return of life as normal.
Continue readingA busy month
November is proving to be a remarkably busy month. In addition to writing and finishing the first draft of a new novel (during Nano November), I’ve also taken many photos to sort through for the upcoming Christmas fund-raiser for Centre Wildlife Care, the wildlife rehabbing organization for central Pennsylvania. (Many of those photos will also be posted here.)
If that wasn’t enough, I also have a short story to be published in Electric Spec at the end of the month. (And a link to be provided very soon.)
A hedgehog
The past Friday I was photographing animals at Centre Wildlife Care, and there and then I encountered a hedgehog for the first time ever. Wow!
Continue readingA view to a preen
A telephoto camera lens is somewhat equivalent to a pair of binoculars when trying to identify a particular bird: It gives a close-up view from which one can identify via the features seen. However, even with a telephoto lens, that isn’t always possible for a variety of reasons.
Continue readingBluebirds Having Fun
I tend to think of birds, or animals in general, as being too busy with the stuff of life (such as eating, sleeping, and so forth), but they do have a sense of fun or – given that bluebirds are my subject here – of happiness.
Continue readingReviews of Thora’s Dagger
At last: excerpts from the first reviews of my fantasy novel Thora’s Dagger.
Continue readingA Sunday Walk
My inactivity has two reasons: (1) laziness and (2) my provider (Hub) was switching accounts (including mine) to a new server. Whatever, I’m back with photos from Oct. 9, 2022, a good day to be outside.
Continue readingA ruby-throated hummingbird makes a discover
Late summer through early fall is that time when ruby-throated hummingbirds come through central Pennsylvania in large numbers. Among those who stop in my backyard at Cooper’s Pond there is always at least one individual.
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