Two very different photos I shot a split-second apart got me wondering about the phrase, “in the blink of an eye.”
2025 Resolution: Focus on the Subject, Not the Weeds
Manually focusing on a subject moving among weeds can feel like trying to master an ethereal force. When it works, it feels a bit magical.
Picky Eaters
Crepe myrtles don’t have typical berries, as this Northern Cardinal appeared to discover last week.
Quip: On Aging
I do not yet consider myself to be “aging in place.” But I sure seem to be aging all over the place.
Red Berries for Red Birds?
I have to wonder if they are simply attracted by the color or if something in the berries helps these birds maintain their red plumage.
Words and Phrases We Lost in 2023
Let’s take a moment to mourn some popular words and phrases we lost in 2023.
Stubborn GPS Myth Reaches Middle Age
For 40 years, a myth has persisted that Ronald Reagan declassified GPS for civilian use. Here are the facts.
Cancer Lessons 2.0: What Two Cancers in Four Years Taught Me
Before my third year being cancer-free after treating a neck cancer, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Predictions for 2023 You Just Won’t Believe
I humbly submit my predictions for 2023, a list of bizarre things that could happen next year. Or not. Being wrong might as well be fun.
The Future is Spelled Autocorrectocracy
Imagine what gaining command of autocorrect algorithms could mean for zealots who want to control what others see, think and write: an autocorrectocracy.