writer, warrior, whack-a-doodle

Month: July 2015

Criminal Minds

159/365 “Hey Daddy-O, it’s Friday! And this modeling gig is cramping my style. Let’s blast ourselves wacky with a round of zoomies and some deer-chasin’ action!” “Dollface, you know trouble is my line of work. But how am I supposed to beat my rap if you keep baitin’ me with the cheese?”

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Blue Elderberry

Blue Elderberry, Sambucus cerulea or Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea -  157/365 It took me a while to identify this berry shrub because elderberry is typically dark burgundy or blackish. Blue elderberry is native to California in diverse habitats, across the Pacific coast, in mountains, hills, valleys, open space and forests. Don’t let the photo deceive […]

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The Gentle Giant known as the Crane Fly

The Mosquito Hawk or Crane Fly  -  156/365 The Mosquito Hawk is also known as The Crane Fly.  Despite the legend, these gentle giants do not eat mosquitos, nor do they feed on humans or animals as their disturbingly designed mouth parts are incapable of it. They can neither bite nor sting. Adult crane flies […]

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Sometimes my Camera Surprises Me

155/365 I take photos of mundane things because sometimes the camera just simply blows my mind. This is just a simple grass shot. And yet it makes me happy.

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Lessons My Siberian Teaches Me

It’s not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes us happy.  - 154/365

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Blackberry
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Risks and Priorities

 153/365 “Princess, before you leap into the weekend, I have to patrol the trail to make sure it’s safe.” “Nonsense Big Boy! Haven’t you heard? Life is all about the risks! Let’s go for it! That is, after Mom gives us that treat she promised for waiting for her.” That's my Siberian. Always prioritizing treats […]

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The Grevillea

The Grevillea 151/365 Grevillea, also known as the Spider Flower, is in the family Proteaceae and native almost exclusively to Australia (with a few exceptions found in New Caledonia, New Guniea and Indonesia). There are about 360 species of this evergreen species and are great for attracting birds, honeyeaters and bees. They recently have gained […]

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The Secret to His Crack-a-Tude

149/365 "You think it's funny seeing a tough guy with a security blanket?" "Let me tell you something. The mojo? It comes from my ears." "The courage and the crack-a-tude? That comes from some sweet snuggle time with my own personal blankie." "Just try to take it from me. You won't think it's so funny […]

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Venus

A few weeks ago, Venus and Jupiter were very close to each other and photographers all over were shooting the two planets next to the moon. I wasn't shooting then. I didn't have the right equipment I'd need to get the shot I would want, plus I wasn't so well. But we sat outside on […]

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