A reflective view
I've been on a "retreat" away from all responsibilities for the past few days. It's something I deeply appreciate. I wanted to share a photo I took last night. It's a view looking out into Coutue Bay, Nantucket.
Dogs take over a municipal swimming pool
The only animals you'll usually find in municipal swimming pool are humans. It's the end of the year, though, and Maplewood, Missouri is one of many communities that invites dogs into the pool before draining the water. Out of curiosity, I visited Maplewood's pool today and saw numerous dogs anxious…
The Wild Horses of Assateague
I took a two-day trip to Assateague Island recently. For those of you that don't know, wild horses live on the island. Once a year they are rounded up and the yearlings are auctioned off to raise money for the nature preserve there and to keep their numbers in check.…
Sex in the Garden
I was at the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden on Labor Day. What did I see there, besides plenty of Japanesery? (Or is it Nipponica?) Sex. Well, okay. Tropical plants flagrantly (fragrantly?) spreading their petals and waiting brightly for consummation may not be so scandalous. But look to…
Cloud Gate: Chicago’s big “egg” sculpture at Millenium Park
Ever been to Chicago's Millenium Park? If so, you've probably had some from at the "egg," more properly known as "Cloud Gate." My family and I just returned from a perfect three-day trip to Chicago, where we made two visits to "Cloud Gate," a tremendously fun and interactive sculpture at…
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