Monthly Archives: September 2014

Beautiful Bird

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

The golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant, (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants). It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China, but feral populations have been established in … Continue reading →

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But what if I’m already black and white?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

Two denizens of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that are already black and white…so are they now monochromier? Actually the zebras were a bit on the darkish brown and white but for the sake of Monochrome Monday we shall leave … Continue reading →

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Squabble

Posted on September 28, 2014 by

“Push off mate! I was here first!” “Who died and made you leader of the flock?” “Yeah! Who made you the leader!” “Nobody asked you for your two cents worth, Pinky!” “Oh no you did not say that!” FLAMINGO FIGHT!!!  … Continue reading →

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I made a promise – Please help me keep it

Posted on September 27, 2014 by

As some of you may or may not know I am a grandmother, abuelita, nana to Frick and Frack, aka Trey and Makayla.  They love the fact that we send them toys, tee shirts from wherever we’ve traveled, and as … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Time

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

In just a few days it will be October; where did September go?  Pumpkins and all things made with pumpkin are already popping up at shops so if you are a fan then you are quite ready to indulge.  Lately … Continue reading →

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With a chick chick here and a chick chick there…

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

In Key West, Florida they are feral, protected, and all over the place!  They are the descendants of the Cubalaya and domestic chickens.  The Cubalaya chicken started out as some varieties of Filipino fowls from Spain who were cross bred … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday with the Doctor

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

If you don’t know by now I shall let you know that I am such a sci-fi nerdy girl and a major Whovian!  Since this post from 2011 I have met (and have the photos to prove it) Captain Jack … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Up up and away

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

F 22 – 1/40 – ISO 320 – 35mm – Canon 5D III  

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It’s the first day of autumn…

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

Well, at least here on my side of the globe it is.  While I know to everything there is a season, I feel a bit extra melancholy to see summer go this year.  My late spring happened with a bang … Continue reading →

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It’s the last day of summer…

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

There’s a chill in the air, the children are back in school, and the swimming pools have all closed.  Now instead of looking forward to picnics and the 4th of July there are Halloween costumes and even – gasp – … Continue reading →

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