Monthly Archive: February 2016
Too Much Ado About Old Port
An old picture from archives in the attic. The “Old Crimea” port wine. Alexey and I in Alushta. We are carrying a case of port wine. I wear a sailor’s shirt in front. There...
Lazlo
Lazlo is a character featured in the 2010 calendar on the George Ulrich’s bookshelf. Lazlo always made me smile… “OASSIS is down. Any thoughts?” I hear George’s voice. I am thinking about the cause...
What A Wonderful Day, Huh?
Mourning doves are always here. They don’t impress with some high IQ stints, circus acts or some hilarious hoops in the yard. They are just here. Super mellow, lovely, happy and appreciative for what...
Sitting Pretty
Finches got a frequent flyer status in our backyard. The come from somewhere and leave to somewhere we don’t know. They always travel in big flocks. Always happy and joyful, smiley and noisy.
I See You
By all means, bird watching is fun. It does require a learning curve but, for the most part, the mimics and looks, walks and talks are easy to understand. What would you say this...
Accidental Tourist
These fellas don’t visit us for dinner too often. It’s always a special occasion to see nuthatches in our backyard. They seem to enjoy suet but not enough for a long stay. See ya...
Fallen Heroes
Is it true about Lech Walesa? I have to say Lech Walesa on my personal list of heroes. The 1980s produced fantastic political figures. Vaclav Havel, Nelson Mandela, Frederik Willem de Klerk, Mikhail Gorbachev…...
In Memory Of A Friend
George Ulrich passed away last night. George was my friend and long term partner at work. He was a great man. I still can’t believe that now I have to refer to him in...
Four Years
Mama died four years ago. No right words here. Everything seems fake and not true. There is no public sorrow. It’s always personal. Just sad thoughts and reflections. And bright memories of the past....
