Late Bloomer – Christmas cactus blossom for Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Normally our Christmas cactus plants bloom by late November or right on time for Christmas. This year most of the blossoms came in mid January with the exception of this beautiful flower.

Photographed in the fading late afternoon sunlight – a slightly cooler temperature image (above). The same blossom in full sun just moments before (below). Much warmer colors.

I like the shadow cast by the flower.

Camera – Fujifilm FinePix S9900W

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Friday Fotos! – First leaves of… winter?

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Eastern redbud with the first signs of life in this (so far) mild winter here in extreme northeast Florida. Still a lot of winter left but hopefully we’ll avoid a hard freeze before spring.

Have a beautiful day and stay safe!

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+

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Happy SUNday! – cold Rhode Island

January 10, 2021Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Our daughter Lindsay who grew up in Florida sent us these images from here backyard in Rhode Island. For a girl that grew up in the tropics she sure loves the cold and snow.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Florida Cottonmouth (water moccasin)

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Chris and Carol 3 Comments

The water moccasin is a common visitor in our backyard habitat. This one was about three feet long which puts it in the average size class.

It’s a pretty but very deadly snake and in the nearly thirty years I’ve lived here I’ve seen about a dozen. Lately I’ve seen more as my backyard forest and wetlands have matured.

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful and safe day! – Chris

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wordless wednesday

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Thanks for stopping by and remember to thank a veteran today (and everyday) as today is the official observance of Veteran’s Day in the United States. – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – first snow

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

My daughter Lindsay sent these images the other day of the first snow in Rhode Island this season.

Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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wordless wednesday

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Have a beautiful day and be safe! – Chris

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Happy SUNday!

September 20, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

With our planet seemingly under siege from uncontrolled climate changes and the pandemic (not to mention political nonsense) here’s a simple way to take back a small chunk of sanity.

By providing a place within your property for wildlife and native plants and trees to flourish not only do you do something nice for the Earth but also for your mental health and personal well-being.

Visit https://www.nwf.org/garden-for-wildlife/certify to find out how you can help wildlife to thrive instead of just surviving.

Have a beautiful and peaceful day! – Chris

wordless wednesday

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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wordless wednesday

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Late Bloomer – Christmas cactus blossom for Valentine’s Day

Friday Fotos! – First leaves of… winter?

Happy SUNday! – cold Rhode Island

Florida Cottonmouth (water moccasin)

wordless wednesday

Happy SUNday! – first snow

wordless wednesday

Happy SUNday!

wordless wednesday

wordless wednesday