The Fly 167/365 The Fly, one of nature’s most unappealing insects. Their beauty lies in their purpose. They are important because they break down and decay material. If there were no flies, there would be no top soil for plants to grown in. They digest dead trees, dead animals and animal waste. Like bees, some […]
"You shall not pass!" 166/365 The cracker channels his inner Gandalf every day on our walks when he leaps ahead of me, whips himself around, and sits as a soldier at attention while staring at me with resounding conviction. I have two choices. I can laugh it off, make him turn around and march forward. […]
Sticky Monkey Flower 165/365 Sticky Monkey Flower, Mimulus aurantiacus, is flowering plant native to North America from Southwestern Oregon through most of California. It grows 4 feet tall, has deep green sticky leaves and it's flowers are roughly about 2 cm long. They are honey plants pollinated by bees and hummingbirds. Its flowers and roots treat […]
164/365 It's hard to believe that such an innocent face can hide years of criminal activities! She's destroyed countless Danskos (8 pairs), flip-flops (5 pairs), purses (2), mail, catalogs and books (9). She's overturned numerous trash cans, torn through toilet paper rolls, crunched at least 3 pairs of eye glasses. She's chewed up packets of […]
Insect on a flower 160/365 It was a fairly uneventful weekend. Saturday Mr. Wild Dingo had a friend over for a bike ride and some post ride snacks. I spent a little time hanging out with them and then took a long rest. Later, we gave the dogs an over-due bath. It really helps to […]
159/365 “Hey Daddy-O, it’s Friday! And this modeling gig is cramping my style. Let’s blast ourselves wacky with a round of zoomies and some deer-chasin’ action!” “Dollface, you know trouble is my line of work. But how am I supposed to beat my rap if you keep baitin’ me with the cheese?”
Blue Elderberry, Sambucus cerulea or Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea - 157/365 It took me a while to identify this berry shrub because elderberry is typically dark burgundy or blackish. Blue elderberry is native to California in diverse habitats, across the Pacific coast, in mountains, hills, valleys, open space and forests. Don’t let the photo deceive […]
The Mosquito Hawk or Crane Fly - 156/365 The Mosquito Hawk is also known as The Crane Fly. Despite the legend, these gentle giants do not eat mosquitos, nor do they feed on humans or animals as their disturbingly designed mouth parts are incapable of it. They can neither bite nor sting. Adult crane flies […]