Our resident Texas spiny lizard is providing us with an important pest control service, along with some entertainment.
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In Praise of Ignoring
Ignoring isn't the same thing as ignorance.
Here’s a thought: we might all be better off if we master the art of critical ignoring.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 27)
All you have to do is look... (also, a camera helps)
In which we briefly discuss mesopredators, super strong beetles, and dumb pollinators. All with the utmost respect, of course.
Fire Ant Flickers (#20): Back Yard Musings
I'm no Henry David Thoreau, but that doesn't stop me from trying.
The combination of abnormally mild weather, abundant rainfall, and an inspiring vantage point put me in a mood head outdoors to do some writing.
From Dirt to Detonation
A semi-deep dive into the life cycle of Uranium-235
The process by which uranium is weaponized is complex, and the implications are serious and real. This is my attempt to explain some of the science behind it.
Meandering Through YouTube Whilst Awaiting the Winter Apocalypse
Searching the obscure corners of YouTube for choice gems, just so you don’t have to.
Fire Ant Flickers (#18): 2026 Already?
[Insert your own subtitle here. I really don't mind.]
This is not a post about New Year’s resolutions. Really. But I have made some changes for 2026.
The Therapy of Fixing Things
Wherein I attempt to salvage a somewhat expensive piece of furniture
When we discovered significant issues with some patio furniture, our first thought was to submit a warranty claim. That led to second and third thoughts.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 26)
A few observations about buzzards and butterflies
In which we explore the behaviors of winged creatures at opposite ends of the beauty spectrum.
Pfriday Pfire Ant Pfollies
Adding a "p" before an "f" makes everything more pfun, wouldn't you agree?
There’s a Death Star in the yard next door, and this post is full of unrelated memes.