Monthly Archives: August 2021

Hopefully Andy will have luck keeping the mullein down, and that he won’t have to be like Mulla Nasrudin in the old Sufi story: Mulla Nasrudin decided to start a flower garden. He prepared the soil and planted the seeds … Continue reading →

Remember all the brush cutting Andy has been doing to preserve the defensible space around the house, shed, and greenhouse? One consequence is all the common mullein plants popping up. They love full sun and don’t require as much water … Continue reading →

Robotics has come a long way: But they want to do a lot more so they’re studying squirrels, some of nature’s best athletes. August 19, 2021

For much better resolution go to here on Flickr. August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021

tammy told me about this. Thanks, tammy! August 17, 2021

Today is National Tell a Joke Day. Joke — a funny story with a punch line. For instance two fellows who knew nothing about golf were were watching someone playing. The player was having trouble. First he hit the ball … Continue reading →

This snake looks happy and friendly, but I would still keep my distance. Unlike the curious cats in this video: August 15, 2021

August 14, 2021

Andy harvested the first radishes two days ago. The largest is less than an inch in diameter but more should be coming. (He also harvested our cherries a week or so ago but we didn’t get a picture of them.) … Continue reading →