Optimism
“If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm. ” — Frank Lane
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Heat
When you have nothing else to talk about, you talk about the weather. The next five days in the Charlotte, NC area are expected to be extremely hot, with feels-like temperature highs ranging from 102°F to 109°F. Fortunately, we may experience some thunderstorms and rain; the rain is much-needed in many areas. At least I…
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Unexpected Breakfast Guest
Yesterday morning, shortly after 5 AM, I noticed that the motion-sensitive floodlight in our backyard was on. Just the day before, I had refilled a bird feeder next to our small patio and spilled some bird seed. It turns out a white-tailed deer decided to stop by for a snack. I was only about six…
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Neighbor Problems
For several years, Carolina Wrens have built—or attempted to build—nests on top of this corner post. During the winter, they also use this corner as shelter from the weather. This year, we decided to upgrade their accommodations by providing a neat sheltered “bird condo,” and the wrens initially moved in this spring. However, shortly afterward,…
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Life With Bentley, July 2025
I haven’t taken any new photos or spent much time working on my previous ones lately. One reason for this is our recent adoption of Bentley. He is one of the most loving dogs I’ve ever met, craves physical contact, and wants to please his people. We have no information about his history for the…
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There’s Still Life
“What Defines Still Life? Still life refers to artworks that feature non-living objects, carefully arranged to create a meaningful composition. These objects may include natural elements like flowers, fruits, and shells, as well as man-made items such as books, ceramics, glassware, or musical instruments.” — Josefina Vergara I enjoy mentally playing with words and phrases…
