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Spring Sprang Sprung

Warning:  Meandering Discourse Ahead It’s been a very mild winter this year across most of the U.S. Here in Austin, I don’t think it got below 30 even once. We usually have a few nights in the teens each winter, … Continue reading

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Joey is the Cruelest Month

January is the liquid nitrogen of months. February is the cruelest month. March is the the darkest before the dawn month. April is the nuttiest professor of months. May is the Glee of months. June is the triumph of hope … Continue reading

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The Wake Up Call of the Wild

I do not know why there are leaves on a dormant deciduous tree in the dead of winter. It is a mystery only my partner T Lewis can answer. Please write him and ask him.  Here is his email address:  … Continue reading

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Snow Larva

  Be glad we spared you Verne’s snow angel pupae stage.

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RJ Blindsides Verne With SCIENCE!

Today’s title is a shout out to Thomas Dolby’s 1982 hit, “She Blinded Me With Science.” It’s poetry in motion She turned her tender eyes to me As deep as any ocean As sweet as any harmony Mmm – but … Continue reading

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Hot Tub, Prune Paws

Why does Hammy get raisin paws (prune paws is funnier, but  I didn’t think of it until today)? According to Scientific American: Dermatologist Laurence Meyer of the University of Utah offers this explanation: The epidermis, or outer layer of the … Continue reading

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Every Day Is Hammyday

Those are special winter butterflies.   They can survive because they have an anti-freeze component in their blood that keeps them from freezing. It’s certainly not because I forgot it was winter when I wrote it and now that it’s published … Continue reading

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A Tall Tail Tale

We’re setting up for a two week story arc here… an epic narrative of bitter loss and remembrance… and reattachment. All at RJ’s expense.   Which is rare.   In other words… No turtles will be victimized in this story line… just … Continue reading

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Misery and Company Were Sitting in a Tree…

I love RJ’s last line.  Just occasionally, I impress myself. I’ll shut up now.

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Hot Tub Seasonal Time Machine

I’m pretty sure when I wrote this, I described a snowy winter scene backdrop.  Which would, you know, make sense to contrast the HOT tub from the COLD snow thus underlining the need of the animals to get out of … Continue reading

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