Caught this fellow blinking yesterday. What we see in the second photo is actually the third eyelid, which, I believe, comes from the right side of the eye (maybe from the back of the head). The first two eyelids are rarely used during the day. Read more here.
Robert Gerald Mondavi (1913-2008) died on the 16th of this month. He was the patriarch of the modern Napa Valley wine industry; Doing more than anyone to change the perception of California wine from jug wine to fine wine. He traveled to fine restaurants all over the country promoting his wine at a time when …
Quiz for Monday morning. Can you identify the following item?. Hints: In was photographed this morning three steps from our front door. Here is another photo of the item–showing a larger view…Got it yet? . Well here is the answer. And a photograph of the artist. I hope that is a mosquito. My first thought …
When we moved here 12 years ago we saw rabbits everywhere. Since we had no garden they posed no problem for us. The fat hawks and owls seemed to enjoy them too. The previous owner had taken a liking to rabbits and had purchased a dozen. After a while he had a lot more rabbits …
St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville, Florida Why have we eaten at this Chinese restaurant six times within a year? Is it the quality? Yes, but relative quality not absolute quality. Let’s take a ride on this rickshaw! Hot and Sour Soup. Prepared by an accomplished Chinese chef this dish is an easy-to-understand example of the …
We have had a family of these guys visiting for the past three springs. An attractive bird and rather large, 9 inches long, they are insect feeders (95% and 5% fruit/berries) usually catching their food on the wing. They are very accommodating at being photographed. It’s as if they are posing. The following photo was …
