Observations

This is a collection of things that I see in front of and behind my eyes. These posts have been published near daily since October 2016.

Glimpses of a Prehistoric World

A tree whose giant leaves float gently in the wind. A great blue heron soaring overhead. An alligator sunning itself in the grass. A canyon carved by ice and water hundreds of thousands

Happy Father's Day

Today is the day that people think fondly of their fathers, whether they are around or not. Brunch with my kids is on the agenda, as usual.

Barely an Adverb

I was looking at bath mats and one was described as highly slip resistant. Excuse me, I would like a bath mat that is barely slip resistant.

Don't Text and Read Billboards

I have always wondered about the success of calls-to-action on billboards. These are things like phone numbers or long web addresses. The headlines and big pictures barely make an impact at

100 Years of Grandma

Today is the 100th anniversary of my grandmother’s birth. She is honored by both of my kids who have her name as their middle names. It is hard to believe that she