Weevil wonders while waffles wander

Whoa, Nellie, my waffle iron is away without leave. It has to be here somewhere, but I haven't seen it since my move. Oh where, oh where could my waffle iron be?

Judging from the trail through the dew, the weevil had been wandering in loops across the car roof. Perhaps it was reenacting the drifting of the USS Jeannette trapped in the ice pack. Listening to Hampton Sides' In the Kingdom of Ice helps when Dallas is still setting record high temps in the nineties.

A clearer weevil on a different Buick 9/10/2010.

Wee Willie Winkie found the waffle iron.

If weevils and waffles aren't enough, maybe it's time to go with Waylon and Willie and the boys. Having my "weekend" on Wednesdays is wacky.

© 2014 Nancy L. Ruder

Lucky Charms R U

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, these plants were favorites for painting war paint on cheeks and other childish outdoor behaviors. Visitors see them in the garden and feel compelled to tell me all about the yard at the house where they grew up. They stroke the leaves and go all misty-eyed about this magic part of their childhood. I understand. The same thing happens to me when sphinx moths hover at honeysuckle blossoms in the early evening. Are there plants that evoke powerful childhood memories for you? My sons are probably more sentimental about the Seinfeld Jujyfruit episode. 

JujyFruits at the movie concession counter?

© 2014 Nancy L. Ruder

International Raccoon Appreciation Day

Working on a presentation about nocturnal animals for Halloween week.Belatedly learn that today is International Raccoon Appreciation Day. I've been appreciating raccoons for a very long time, but it is good to make it official. Now I just wish I'd gotten up early enough to make special raccoon pancakes. Perhaps that will be my second YouTube effort.

© 2014 Nancy L. Ruder