Whirling dervish and unbearable jumping greeter when visitors came to call, he made it clear he was unbearably glad to see you and ignoring him was impossible. He would return to his place at my or Bob’s feet as our irreplaceable silent forever. I remember him in the yard, walking amongst the chickens, playing chase….
Month: April 2020
What do you see? #26 — Survivors
It was their 28th day at sea. The last of the humans who hadn’t been infected decided it was the only way to save their species. No place on land had escaped the pestilence of the virus. Each person had been tested before being allowed to board. Supplies were enough to last two months, and…
Movies, Movies, Movies! #34 April 21, 2020
Welcome to another installment of Movies, Movies, Movies! Last week’s viewing has been watching the new Episode 8 of Tiger King on netflix, which is a follow-up with all of the people on the show except the two main rivals, Tiger King and Carole Baskin. Tiger King, as you know if you watched the series…
Tick Tock Tuesday #28 — “Martha,” by Greg Miller
Stroke Survivor is the host of Tick Tock Tuesday. He is interested in presenting art that shows what makes him tick, and he wants to see what makes each of his blogmates tick. Today I’m choosing a song from one of the most talented musicians I know. He’s been in several local bands and even…
A2Z 2020 — essential oils — R — rosemary
Beginning with the written word as early as the fifth millennium B.C. references to rosemary were found written in cuneiform on stone tablets. – from Ad Lunam Labs Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) Plant appearance: dense bush of thin branches with spike-like green leaves with grayish undersides Parts used: leaves, twigs, flowers It has been used…
dVerse — quadrille #102 — Tapestry
Tapestry Fuzzy crimson splotches Warped blossoms Viral entanglements Crude pills on the weft Tactile levity severed Too many hanging threads Dangling dust magnets I need a good shake Laid on the line Chill breeze Tightening my weave Beaten with purpose Until my surface is flush Mish is today’s host for dVerse. Mish says: Pen…
A2Z 2020 — essential oils — Q — quinquenervia, meleleuca (aka Niaouli)
Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark) is the most damaging of 60 exotic species introduced to the Florida Everglades to help drain low-lying swampy areas. Introduced in the early 20th century, it has become a serious invasive species, with damaging effects including the displacement of native species, reduction in wildlife habitat, alteration of hydrology, modification of soil,…
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