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IT”S A BLIZZARD OUT THERE
We’ve never seen snow like this. Yumiko and I just went outside to try to shake the snow off the tall arborvitae because they are laying down and will soon snap under the weight. We came back in totally chilled to the bone and realized we were too short to do much good. But…
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First Sign of Spring
While in the basement today, I found a little ladybug. I think she may be a survivor from last year, but even so, she helped me realize that – after all this snow, we just might have spring again. I brought her upstairs and put her on the amaryllis that is blooming on the…
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More Snow
We woke up to another dusting of snow this morning. Not enough for a two hour school delay, but just enough to make Valley Forge a beautiful winter land. Here are two quick pics from today’s catch. Click on the bottom photo to see that little man hiking away.
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Dreams of a 400mm Lens
I have been dreaming lately of getting a really long lens – maybe a 400mm. The only problem is – they cost more than a house. So…. back while we were in Japan I purchased a wonderful, very inexpensive little gizmo called a 2X extender. It is just a little piece of glass that…
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Dancing Deer
While in the woods today, taking photographs of trees and and watching the hawks overhead I looked – and there right in front of me were two deer standing on their hind legs – belly to belly – just slapping each other left and right. I was thrilled to see such a site. I…
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Starlings Have Arrived
We had a starling attack yesterday in the back yard. Everybody and his brother were here taking over the bird feeder. Here are a few action shots.
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Japanese New Year’s Party
Yesterday was the New Year’s Party sponsored by the Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia. Great time had by all. Ken sang in the chorus. Yumiko and Sally teased Ryan. And I ate way too much chocolate.
