It’s a rainy day in Texas, and thoughts turn to organic excretions, Cadillac concepts, and third thumbs. What an amazing world we live in!
Author: Eric
Fire Ant Flickers (#2)
Yelling At [Musical] Clouds
Every generation thinks their music was the best...but only my generation is right.
I think I have a fairly open mind and eclectic tastes when it comes to music, but I seem to be increasingly out of step with literally millions of other listeners.
Fire Ant Flickers (#1)
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Welcome to the first installment of Fire Ant Flickers, which is indistinguishable from a Random Thursday post, but that’s just a fluke of timing. Really.
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Fire Ant Flickers: Introduction
I don't think my brain squirms like a toad, but my writing might.*
Eighteen years ago, the first “Random Thursday” post was published on The Fire Ant Gazette, evolving to over 140 posts under that category. Inspired by Blackie Sherrod’s “Scattershooting” columns, this multifaceted format suited the my short attention span and engaged readers without overwhelming them. However, the concept has lost its appeal, prompting a need for rebranding. I sought ChatGPT’s advice for a new category name, considering suggestions like “Ant Bites” and others. The favorite, “Fire Ant Flickers,” might be adopted, subject to reader feedback. This post reflects on the evolution and potential refresh of my blogging approach.
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I’ll bet you haven’t thought about ASCII art in ages.
Random Thursday
It's summer and the living is...always surprising.
We’ve had a parade of kids, adults, and dogs at our place through most of June, and randomness is the operative term for pretty much everything.
Random Thursday
Today is National Golf Cart Day, which begs the question: who cares?
Cicadas may make the news, but katydids are the story around here. We’ve also got young bucks, a band named after an interstate exit, and a voyeuristic webcam focused on rattlesnakes.
Pecan Creek Gets Wild
A sudden thunderstorm caused our normally placid creek to overflow.
A torrential rainfall on May 31st resulted in an almost unprecedented rise in the level of Pecan Creek.
iPhone Tips (#2)
I learn something new every day..or at least every decade.
Think you know everything there is to know about your iPhone’s features. OK, maybe you do. I didn’t, so humor me, please.