This is going to sound weird maybe, but I think that hummingbirds are the Gurkhas of the bird world.  Was watching them guard and fight over access to the two feeders I have out back and they are totally badass.  Their acrobatics, which Mr B tried to catch on video, was extreme–spinning around each other… Continue reading

I called both senators and my US representative to express my dismay and opposition to US troops being sent to West Africa to help contain the ebola outbreak.  Our troops are not trained for this type of thing, it’s a misuse of personnel, and even doctors who are trained to handle these things are getting… Continue reading

Tango and Cash, starring Stallone and Russell, was on today.  Aside from it being a horrible movie with continuity issues out the wazoo, it did have a couple of redeeming points, namely bringing the acronym FUBAR to the public lexicon and Kurt Russell in drag.  Teri Hatcher, who was all over the place as a… Continue reading

Today is Labor Day.  Unlike a lot of folks, I have to work.  Got invited to a cookout. Upon being told I had to work, the person commented “That’s Communism.”  However, considering the history of Labor Day, wouldn’t that be just the opposite? Philosophical construction aside, still sucks to miss some tasty beef on a… Continue reading

In a world of stupid reporting, this pretty much takes the cake.  I was half-listening to the news yesterday morning and heard something about a ‘threat’ against Obama out of Connecticut, although I think he was in New Hampshire.  The actual reporting verbiage was: “Authorities are looking for a person driving a car.” I am… Continue reading

Brigid has an interesting post up regarding some DNA testing and how it didn’t quite come out the way she thought it would.  One thing that makes the USA different than every other country is the melting-pot-that-used-to-be.  I was told for a long time that I had Cherokee or Osage blood.  An uncle investigated and… Continue reading

As Mr B said, yesterday was spent helping a friend who had two rather large trees come down in his yard–right onto his septic field.  So with tractor, chainsaws, log tongs, chains, and bucket forks, we set out first thing in the morning. I ran the tractor while Mr B took to the tree with… Continue reading

This morning I noticed that a compact florescent light bulb had burnt out in the guest room so I got up on a chair to change it out.  Sure as anything, it slid right out my hand and on a pile of clothes.  And broke.  Really, shattered.  And sent shards all over the place.  And… Continue reading

Via Letter from Hardscrabble Creek: Apparently the ancient Celts held a solar celebration honoring Llamas this weekend, or at least that’s how history has been rewritten by the Pueblo Chieftain. If it’s in print, it must be true, so Happy Llamas’ Day!  Here’s Lloyd the Llama.  He looks pretty happy.  Just doin’ my part to… Continue reading

LB’s book, The Book of Barkley, is out.  I have my copies ordered on Amazon (presently showing sold-out).  You can order yours using this link.  Her eulogy to a gentle and loving soul who, in this life had four legs and fur, is a tribute to the bond that they shared.  I was fortunate to… Continue reading