Arachnophobia: "A pathological fear or loathing of spiders." If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I am an arachnophobe. Spiders and I do not get along. They creep me out more than just about any other insect (the large flying cockroaches we had in Hawaii are about equal …
The Hummingbird and Dragon Fly
Due to the amount of smoke in the air, we have had to stay indoors this holiday weekend. The air quality is at the "hazardous" level so we are advised not to go outdoors unless absolutely necessary. So I've been taking my hummingbird photos through the window. It was difficult to get a clear shot …
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
... and nose, and lungs, We've had an unprecedented summer of wild fires and smoke. We had a thick blanket of smoke hovering over us for several days this week. This photo was taken from my office one morning. It let up for a couple of days but it's back today. The temperatures are supposed …
Another Smokey Sunset
We've had a lot of smoke in the area recently. Unhealthy amounts. It has cleared a bit over us but it's still wuite thick over the mountains. I was able to go for a short walk right about sunset. It sure was pretty.
Miranda Friday
Miranda posing . . . something she doesn't do very often. Smoke has returned to the area and so has the heat. It's supposed to be in the triple digits this weekend. So I think I'll be spending the weekend indoors as much as possible. Have a wonderful weekend. Miranda and Maralee
