July 4, 2026, I’m walking home and see a huge bird fly onto my neighbor’s roof, right near the American flag. It’s a turkey vulture, not an eagle, unfortunately, but it was still quite a moment.
A Turkey Vulture Celebrates July 4
Home Addition
Here’s my new sunroom, deck and shed. Continue reading “Home Addition”
Nationals World Series Trophy!
The Washington Nationals’ world series trophy came to visit my office. It wasn’t as cool as the Stanley Cup – I mean, you can’t even drink out of this thing – but needless to say it was a fun experience. Continue reading “Nationals World Series Trophy!”
That Toad I Keep Seeing
There is a toad that hangs out near the steps near my building and I frequently see it after dark while I’m walking home. I can’t tell for sure if it’s the same toad every time as sometimes it looks fatter than other times. I started seeing it over the summer, and though I don’t see it every night, I always look. Note that I don’t see any other toads on any other part of the sidewalk. Continue reading “That Toad I Keep Seeing”
A Showdown at the ‘Dyke March’
I was curious how the “Dyke March” in D.C. on Friday would play out after they asked folks not to bring items marked with the Star of David. Apparently, that star is associated with Israel (not merely a Jewish symbol), which they associate with oppression of the Palestinians, which has absolutely nothing to do with being a lesbian (I think!), which, along with homosexualy it general, happens to be prohibited in Gaza and frowned upon in the West Bank, but whatever. Continue reading “A Showdown at the ‘Dyke March’”