It’s the Gazette’s 22nd birthday, and I asked a couple of AI bots to take over for me while I celebrate.
Happy 22nd Blogiversary to The Fire Ant Gazette!
Pareidolia -or- Do you see what I see?
Do you see things in things? If so, welcome to the party!
Pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon where our brains make us see things in other things. Or something.
Fire Ant Flickers (#5): Focus on Maui Nature
Some random nature observations from our recent visit to Maui
Our recent trip with friends to Maui provided some interesting encounters with local fauna and flora.
Never Trust Older Brothers
Try it, they said. You'll like it, they said.
Older brothers picking on younger ones is a phenomenon as old as the Garden of Eden (well, if you’re a snake). [Cartoon images only]
Return of the Rock Squirrel
They're skittish, but fallen pecans are too hard to resist.
After a prolonged absence, we’re once again being visited by one or more rock squirrels.
The Serpentine Surfer
My wife and I had an interesting encounter with a beautiful snake whose peaceful float trip turned into short whitewater adventure. And, obviously, this post is chock-full of snake photos.
Pickleball: I can stop anytime. Really.
Debbie and I are now — how do you say it? — pickleballistas. I know…crazy, but true. Life is an adventure.
Fire Ant Flickers (#4)
Worms and politics and pain charts.. No, it's coincidence, really.
In which I intervene in the circle of life, and offer an uninformed opinion about The Debate II. But there are also memes.
Never Forget
My annual reminder to myself about the significance of this day.
Rascally Ranas & Calamatous Castores*
*¿Habla español?
Tree frogs have taken up residence in our flower pot, raising the inevitable question: will they form a homeowners association? Also, we’ve got beavers!