Confused crab spider

Spiders are cool. Take the crab spiders of Ohio, for instance (Thomisidae). They’re intriguing little guys. They’re not web weavers, these spiders. They’re passive hunters, masters of disguise. Stealthy little critters, they change color similar to chameleon lizards and blend in with their surroundings, then lie still and wait their prey to scuttle or alight [...]

Bacon, Ohio? Awesome!

Until I was looking at the local weather radar just now to glimpse the thunderstorm heading through our area, I never knew there was a Bacon, Ohio. BACON. How awesome is that? With a name like Bacon, it has to be a nice town. It’s a tiny town on 541, in between Coshocton and Plainfield. [...]

Orchestra time at Dawes

The sunset is gorgeous and the music is terrific.

Jayme and Stella at MOPAR

We’be known Jayme since she was three years old. It’s hard to believe she’s fourteen! Howie and her dad met in college. Stella likes her and will relax in her lap.

Stella at MOPAR

Stella’s been a people magnet all night. She’s lying down now, just checking out all the people. When kids come by, her tail really gets going!

Great Danes at MOPAR

We’re in our usual spot in front of the Heath Caribou, checking out the MOPAR crowd and cars. Stella’s with us, so lots of dog lovers have stopped by and asked if they can pet her. One lady, Ericka from the Chicago area, is a true dog lover. Hi, Ericka! She has a tattoo of [...]

My commute is something else this evening!

The field near Morse & Outville Roads is beautiful every season, but especially now. I really like my commute!