Luna Moth

On Friday, this Luna Moth clung to a twig in our yard, resting up for its nighttime flight. I'd never had such a close look at one at rest, and was struck by the beauty of its design, and intricate embroidery-like patterns.

Anniversaries

Don came into the bedroom this morning with his daily weather report just after my feet hit the deck at 5:30.  He had been up since 4:25, and he told me that there was an unusually heavy dew this morning.  I've never known anyone so in tune with atmospheric conditions as Don is, and, as was the case this morning, he often gives me a heads up about what I might want to shoot.  It's only one of his many endearing qualities.  This morning, he informed me that we've been married 8400 days.  That's exactly 23 years, to normal people.  23 really good ones.  

Hummingbird's Are Back!

This evening, while we were eating dinner, we saw our first hummingbird of the season.  It drank from the feeder Don had hung out yesterday, and it must have been thirsty after its journey back from the Yucatan, because it took a very long drink.  Our earliest hummingbird sighting in the past was the 7th of April, so this one tied our record.

Growth Spurt

Just off our deck is a large hickory tree, and about this time every year, I'm amazed at the growth speed of the leaves and flowers, or tassels.  This year, I've decided to document the growth with a photo every few days.  Stay tuned.

April 3, 2011

April 7, 2011