Have No Fun?

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Maylan Schurch Friday, June 2, 2023 I think it was at an antique shop in mid-May where I spotted these three familiar monkeys, with a fourth added as a joke. Sadly, the final monkey’s punchline, coupled with his glum face, are accepted as...

Diffraction

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, June 1, 2023 I don’t understand diffraction very well, but I believe that is what is happening on this silicon wafer to produce colors. Somehow the tiny features in the transistors cause the light to...

Leap For Joy

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Darren Milam Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Last week we had the opportunity to visit a local flower nursery near our home. The place is called Flower World, and it’s large. I believe they have over 15 acres in total, with a 5-acre park-like...

Golden-cheeked Warbler

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Robert Howson Tuesday, May 30, 2023 “War makes strange bedfellows” plays upon our fascination with the ironic. We recognize the truth in the saying as we look back over the strange alliances that have been made by our own country...

Coming Upon Beauty

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, May 29, 2023 I’ve been noticing the Oriental poppies growing in local gardens. Most of them are red or orange (which are really beautiful) but I’ve seen a variety of colors over the years including...