Axolotl

Axolotl

My grandson had on a new shirt from the excellent Idaho Reptile Zoo-Axolotl in bold print. I asked him what it meant and he proceeded to tell me about the unusual amphibian which only lives in two lakes in Mexico.  Hank is not often wrong about scientific facts...
T-rouble

T-rouble

The Russian currency is called the ruble or the rouble. It seemed like adding a T to the original spelling of the currency was appropriate. The world is up in arms over the unprovoked attack of the Ukraine by Russia. The overwhelming vote of the United Nations to...
Adapting

Adapting

We finished skiing last Sunday at Brundage, gathered up Hank from his ski team, loaded the car in the very busy parking area, and headed back to the cabin. I had not gone a block when Megan shouted, “look at that bird.”  I assumed it was a joke, ok, I will bite,...
Gravity

Gravity

I mentioned mental health concerns in my last post – mostly I was concerned about young children and teenagers without adequate support systems. This week it dawned on me that Karen and I and other boomers may be living on the edge of mental stability....
Time Out

Time Out

Most of us have forgotten the many challenges of being a child. We get immersed in our own day to day existence, goals and aspirations and the tide carries us forward. What is really important to us and our families gets lost or replaced by the urgency of the moment,...
Straight Line

Straight Line

For the last ten years Mmma and I have been walking the golf course, early in the morning and usually again toward dusk. We have seen all manner of critters as she runs and chases her ball.  The bobcat family lives in the canyon and we occasionally see them. Last...