Texas

Flying Lessons

Glen had appreciated his parents’ confidence that he could fly, and the on-line tutorial was encouraging, but still, that first leap from the tree was a little intimidating . . .

By |June 14th, 2017|Categories: Birds, Texas|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Flying Lessons

Take the Waters

When Jim told his cousin Kathy he came to “Take the waters,” she couldn’t help but wonder, “Take them where . . .?”

By |June 9th, 2017|Categories: Reptiles & Amphibians, Texas|Tags: |Comments Off on Take the Waters

Elegance (Sometimes)

Though elegant in their “Dancing With The Stars” appearance, the girls’ true nature came out at the all you can eat seafood buffet . . .

By |June 1st, 2017|Categories: Birds, Pop culture, Texas|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Elegance (Sometimes)

Fixin’ To

On a recent visit to Texas, Wayne frequently heard the term “fixin’ to” and couldn’t understand why so many things had to be fixed, and why always 2, in pairs . . .?

By |May 17th, 2017|Categories: Exotic Animals, Montana, Texas|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Fixin’ To

Nit Picker

Clementine’s friends all said her new friend, Gilda (top, white) was not only a nit picker, but a freeloader.   “And the down side is what?” asked Clemmy . . .

By |May 16th, 2017|Categories: Birds, Bugs, domestic animals, Texas|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Nit Picker

Safe From Reptiles

Johnny, from Texas and not used to the cold, in spite of global warming, was comforted by the low incidence of alligator and  water moccasin attacks here in Alaska . . .

By |May 14th, 2017|Categories: Alaska, Reptiles & Amphibians, Texas|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Safe From Reptiles