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Five Photos of Buildings and Sky

These were taken over two days. The top and bottom were taken today, and the middle three were shot yesterday. What a difference a day makes. Today there was nary a cloud in the sky and yesterday it rained for most of the day. The clouds broke just before sunset yesterday and it had theContinue reading “Five Photos of Buildings and Sky”

The Birds on my Porch (final post)

This is the continuation and sixth and final posting regarding a bird family that took up residence on my front porch a few weeks ago, just outside a window and a few feet from where I type these words. My apologies if these posts have been tiresome; I personally have found the whole process fascinating.Continue reading “The Birds on my Porch (final post)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#445)

A small cardboard box containing $58.00 in sundries and other staples. A canvas bag containing a book, a journal, and a camera, a cardboard box containing a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor’s, and a 4lb. bag of dog food. Urban Simplicity.

More about the Birds (numéro cinq)

So I was finally able to capture a couple pictures of the papa bird feeding the baby chicks (the top and bottom photo). And second from the bottom is the mother bird keeping a watchful eye as usual. Their breed was also identified…House Finch (thanks Rita!). And the image below is a closeup of oneContinue reading “More about the Birds (numéro cinq)”

Mother and Child Reunion

A few things first. In the event this is the first you’ve seen these birds this is a continuation of a post I started a week ago regarding birds that have taken residence on my front porch. To see previous posts, click here, here, and here. I’ve been somewhat concerned because I haven’t seen anyoneContinue reading “Mother and Child Reunion”

Pictures of Water and a Few Other Things

Today it was hot, humid, and overcast. To get a breath of fresh air this evening I rode the short distance to Erie Basin Marina and drank a couple beers while I listened to free live music and snapped a few pictures. The marina is a crossroads (or more specifically, a cross-waters) of the BuffaloContinue reading “Pictures of Water and a Few Other Things”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#442)

A paper bag containing a large tin of various leftover food items brought home from work, a canvas bag containing–among other things–two books, a cell phone, and an extra camera, six live Cordylena Bloodtsone plants. Urban Simplicity.

Squawkin’ for Momma

This post is another continuation of the birds that took up residence on my front porch (click here or here for previous posts). They are really amazing to observe, and also how fast they are growing. I still have not been able to get a good photo of their elusive mother…the minute I step onContinue reading “Squawkin’ for Momma”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#441)…plus a quick glance and a couple comments

On the bike…A full tank of propane. Comments…First of all I love the slogan that Yuba often uses, “What a bike can do.” And I love the comments and looks that I often get while carrying stuff on a bike (looks that say…I didn’t know you could do that). The above image is one IContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#441)…plus a quick glance and a couple comments”

The Birds…Two Days Later and Under a Watchful Eye

This is a continuation of a post I entered two days ago regarding these cute little birds that have taken to nest on my front porch. It’s amazing how they’ve grown in just two days…it’s the first time I looked in on them since the previous post, which I believe is right after they hatched.Continue reading “The Birds…Two Days Later and Under a Watchful Eye”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#440)…and a bread recipe

A dough rising bucket and two loaves of freshly baked whole wheat oatmeal-flax bread (recipe below). Whole Wheat Oatmeal-Flax Bread Makes 2 or 3 loaves 6 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2 cups oatmeal, plus additional for coating ½ cup flax seed 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 4 cups water, divided 2 tablespoons instant yeast,Continue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#440)…and a bread recipe”

Beautiful and Incredible–but Slightly Inconvenient–Nesting

Okay…firstly, this is incredible. A tiny little bird family on my front porch. But the reason I say it is inconvenient is its location…on a faux bamboo shade to shield the sun from my house on a hot day..today it was 89F/32C. I noticed the bird’s nest starting to take shape a few weeks agoContinue reading “Beautiful and Incredible–but Slightly Inconvenient–Nesting”

Five Things I Saw Today

Today was supposed to offer great weather–and it did–so I knew I was going to do a lot of garden work…but I didn’t feel like it so I procrastinated. After having breakfast with my son and two of my sisters I grabbed a camera and went for a brief bike ride. These are a fewContinue reading “Five Things I Saw Today”

Pug in Your Face

I’ve posted pictures of my pugs before but I thought I’d share these (who couldn’t love those flat-faced bulging-eyed faces). That’s Maxwell above and the bottom three are Franklin. All these little guys want is my love (and they have it). I can have the crappiest day at work and come home to their unconditionalContinue reading “Pug in Your Face”