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Christmas '12 26 Dec 2012 | 07:14 am
No white Christmas in my neck of the woods this year. Instead, it was a bit balmy. I'll take that over frigid temperatures. Somehow, if there's snow, I don't seem to mind the icy temperatures. I gue...
Autumn 5 Oct 2012 | 10:50 pm
Autumn is all around -- the squawking Bluejays are back from a summer hiatus. I'm not sure where they go, maybe some place cooler. They greet me each morning as a I step outside in the crisp mountain...
More Incredible Mushrooms 13 Aug 2012 | 05:31 am
Another hike today in the damp forests of Western North Carolina. This time a hike up to Rich Mountain near Hot Springs, NC. These were taken with an iPhone.
Mushroom Hike 12 Aug 2012 | 04:51 am
Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina it's been raining daily -- except for today. I took advantage and went for a hike in the woods and discovered a forest full of mushrooms. They love th...
Prediction: Mitt Romney May Not Be the GOP Nominee 15 Jul 2012 | 02:20 am
Mitt Romney is the presumed GOP candidate for president, but will he actually be the nominee? I can't help but think he might not be unless he changes course. He is now adamant about not releasing ....
Hot as a Firecracker 1 Jul 2012 | 03:07 am
I write this entry from the comfort of my air conditioned little shed. Outside, it's anything but comfortable. I just watched the digital thermometer move from 99 to 100. Summer. I am glad I woke up...
Soundscapes 24 Jun 2012 | 06:43 am
Pizza-sized beautiful mushroom spotted on Mill Ridge near Hot Springs, NC As a kid, I often ignored the dialogue on television -- particularly that of movies. I was more interested in the ambient so...
Published.....Finally! 22 Jun 2012 | 10:39 am
Writing a book is one of those things that I always wanted to do, but never took the time to actually sit down and do it. Until now. It's obviously time-consuming and it's one of the main reasons I ...
Covered Bridge 21 May 2012 | 03:43 am
There are often "things" along the way that you want to see, but you just don't take the time to see them. Yesterday, I took the time to see one of those "things." I regularly travel to nearby Greenv...
Ridiculous Bank Fees 13 May 2012 | 02:21 am
Occasionally, everyone finds themselves in a situation where their checking account may not have enough funds to cover an expense. That's why it's handy to have overdraft protection. Simply put -- y...
