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December 26, 2023
Being in Brooklyn again had a refreshing familiarity. This is Daphne; I stayed at her place for a couple of days while I celebrated an extended holiday of all-me time. I made her pose for pictures in the beautiful light of Kensington. The Comet. I wanted to drive it home… Read more…
November 28, 2023
Since winter’s chill has come, the search for food is bringing all the birds to the backyard. I set up the tripod across the way, looking like a true bird stalker. Here are some of my favorites. My favorite is the brightly hued cardinal. The Sparrows hitting up the suet… Read more…
July 19, 2023
While in Connecticut for that ice cream I loved so dearly, I mapped out another photo opportunity as I like to do. Abandoned stuff… I would have to head to Northwest Park to access a trail to some ruins… As it turned out, I had a bit of a detour. Read more…
July 2, 2023
Just like last year, the porch was the home for some gorgeous robin’s eggs! Here is papa bird who spent a good amount of time yelling at us to stay away. Mamma was more relaxed. She sauntering in after finding food and took her shift for warming the eggs. This Read more…
May 13, 2023
One of my favorite places on Long Island, I try to visit the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge every year or so. This time was a very exciting homecoming trek with my long-time pal who is just returning to the Island and is hungry for renewed wonder. Unfortunately, as Read more…
April 29, 2023
The shark attacks that inspired the Jaws film series took place on New Jersey’s coastline in 1916. The ferocious shark was a Bull shark–and not a Great White as depicted in the movies. The Bull shark is considered by experts to be the most dangerous in the world due to Read more…
April 12, 2023
It finally feels like Spring. The birds, the bees, the flowers and the trees. So here a quick little celebration of the season in its early onset. To more green…
April 7, 2023
Braddock Bay in northwest Rochester has a special draw. A hiking trail popular with bird lovers runs through Owl Woods. Here, owls make a roosting pit stop, resting and eating before a long migratory flight over Lake Ontario. Determined to make use of every day of my spring break, I Read more…
December 30, 2022
The frigid Lake Ontario We were doing remote control cars. Can you tell? Two-berry pancakes. So pale! I haven’t been satisfied with my pancake making lately. The first ever Wegmans. Vintage delight. I finally won in bowling. I guess I need the bumpers up all the time. teehee Breakfast It Read more…
August 8, 2021
After viewing posts taken at the location for one of my favorite places, I decided I would not contribute to its cheesification (“Cheesification” happens when the top posts of a location features half-naked women trying to be sexy in a beautiful place. Besides my view that trying to be sexy Read more…
January 3, 2021
Next time I am hungry I am going to try the method of the crocodile. Sit still with your mouth open, wait for a tasty treat to meander by. It can be the new fad diet. This stunning crocodile was in Crandon Park in Miami–intel that persistent biker man shared Read more…
August 17, 2020
There are several legends surrounding the origin of Dead Horse Point State Parkβs name and each is upsetting and unfortunately quite literal, having to do with dead horses.Β The most popular version begins in the 1800βs when the area used to have herds of wild mustangs about, living their lives Read more…
August 15, 2020
Every once and a while you need to splurge on yourself. You are, after all, your most important supporter. So on this night, watching the pink landforms catch the last rays of the day’s light on their outdoor deck, I showed myself how good I can treat myself–at Stone Hearth Read more…
August 13, 2020
Look at a topographical map of the United States and find the big mass of crinkled brown. That will be my home for the next 14 days. The extreme landforms of this part of the country are otherworldly, beautifully impractical. Lack of easy access to water and its canyons, cliffs, Read more…
July 23, 2020
Though the strong rains invaded the majority of my trip, I managed to set up camp at James River State Park in spite of it. It also happens to be another IDA certified Dark Sky Park–well what do ya know? But first, some daytime scenes, mostly in the river, mostly Read more…
July 22, 2020
Since I declared my intention of visiting all of Virginia’s dark sky parks and camping three evenings, forces of nature have threw me some curveballs. But I subscribe to several related philosophies that have me generally accepting, catching curveballs and admiring each. Though my que sera sera-ness might not serve Read more…
June 13, 2020
The longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its construction, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge’s anchorages dig into 115 feet of the Earth. That excavated soil and sand helped to create Brooklyn’s Calvert Vaux Park, the latest park in my exploration series. With a nice view of the bridge Read more…
June 12, 2020
An afternoon at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery would bring new discoveries, even more reasons to love its grounds. And since I’ve been carless for 11 days , I walked there from my apartment… just to see how long it would take. It was an easy walk that I’ll likely do again! Read more…
April 26, 2020
One can easily overlook the Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary in the Rockaways. At first glance it seems to be just another unkempt shoreline where the locals fish. But step in carefully and you’ll see a mossy green shore covered in mussel colonies, most of which is inaccessible during high tide. Read more…
April 23, 2020
Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Long Island’s Sag Harbor is a magical place to visit. Since I was going alllll the way out East, a quick commune with the birds was very necessary on this Earth Day. But please don’t go. You’d mess with my bird flow. Since Read more…
April 15, 2020
Of course I had to throw in a couple of macabre stops while I was in New Jersey for its beautiful tulip fields. After a quick recon mission at the still partially functioning Trenton State Hospital, now Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, I deemed it worthy for a return at a later Read more…
April 3, 2020
Our dismissal of the balance of nature has a tremendous impact–on the Earth, on countless species. But so often suffering is hidden from view. So often we are content to turn a blind eye to the devastating impact of our daily choices, prioritizing our comforts and fancies over the lives Read more…
November 13, 2019
A brief jaunt in East Patchogue, Long Island would have food, fun and photographs. To follow, some highlights of the area… if you happen to like vegan food, nature and cemeteries like me. Door dashed my breakfast because who the heck wants to get dressed and jump in the car Read more…
November 5, 2019
Airport knees. Because I still sit like a 10 year old. The tail end. Good for them! I like my tables etched with love. She’s clockin’ my Banh Me Salad at Black Mountain Wine House. Or the wine. I love my “new” hutch. Having to get it in two trips Read more…
August 30, 2019
Day 18 would be my last adventure… the Assateague Island National Seashore, the barrier island shared by Virginia and Maryland where feral horse roam freely. Wild horses. If that is not enough, the beach is beautiful and washes up a slew of shells. I hit the shoreline early as the Read more…