Pterodactyl in the Fall
Pterodactyl in the Fall, originally uploaded by gardenwife. Pterodactyl in the Fall: I looked down in the parking lot and mused to myself, “That leaf looks just like a pterodactyl.” Then, I did a double-take and realized it *was* a pterodactyl. There absurdity of all this made me laugh aloud and get out the camera [...]
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 [...]
Nylabones and a crib mattress: indispensable for our dogs
First off, we love Nylabones because, more importantly, our dogs love Nylabones. Plus, they hold up to some tough chewing. They stand daily abuse, but last months. But yesterday, I noticed both Nylabones in our possession look like they have flesh attached to them. Yeah, ewwwwww. Let me back up a little bit first. Follow [...]
Heidi Daus “Pretty as a Peacock” ring
Peacock ring Originally uploaded by gardenwife Mom and went to Caribou Coffee last night and visited with a couple of friends. Before our friends arrived, I took some photos of the ring I got mom for Christmas. This is just a cellphone shot, but I liked how it came out. I’d like to take some [...]
Zagg 30% discount coupon code
I received this from Zagg, but don’t need to buy anything right now. You’re welcome to try it: cn7ndn7p6. It’s good for up to three items at 30% off. Some items on their site aren’t eligible for the discount.
Music theory websites, books, DVD’s and software
This post’s dedicated to all the musicians of the world. I am a musician, though I don’t read music. I have good pitch, but play by ear; I started with guitar by learning how to play based on basic guitar chord charts and transferred my skills to piano by seeing what notes made up the [...]
Local discounts every day!
I’ve become a full-fledged Groupon junkie. If there’s a 12-step program, please DON’T tell me about it. Their writing is right up there with the laughter-inducing prose at ThinkGeek. One of the other things I like is how so many of the deals are for small, locally-owned businesses. It’s a great way for them to [...]
