I noticed reddish ants in my yard that weren’t fire ants; I noticed them because recently I came home from work and saw that in my garden the green tops of my scallions had been chopped off. Nearby I saw a trail of ants carrying bits of plant matter. I don’t have any proof that [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Sonoran Desert Leafcutter Ants
Posted in Sonoran Desert, tagged acromyrmex versicolor, desert leafcutter ants on May 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Oil Spill Redux Per Rachel Maddow
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BP Oil Spill, Rachel Maddow on May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m guilty of watching the occasional bit of shrill TV news. I listen, more like it; I really couldn’t sit still and actually consume a whole hour of TV news unless I were bedridden. But if I listen while in the kitchen I don’t feel that bad. I occassionally listen to Rachel Maddow; she is [...]
Landscaping With Me Mum
Posted in my home improvements, Sonoran Desert Gardening, tagged Mr. Drip Soakerhose, Sonoran Desert Gardening, Tucson garden on May 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Just a few days ago my driveway was clear of all the gravel and rock I’d ordered earlier this spring: So to remedy the situation, I ordered 6 tons of really pretty 1/2 inch desert gold decomposed granite; and my mom generously offered to help shovel and spread the stuff in my yard, despite osteoporosis: [...]
Screen Printing With Water-Soluble Crayons: Hand Made Greeting Cards
Posted in Art Projects, Design, Screen Printing, tagged Hand Made Greeting Cards, Improvisational Screen Printing, Jane Dunnewold, Water-Soluble Crayons on May 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I am so late in getting my thank-you cards sent to my peeps in Boston; they so kindly put me up, hosted great meals and drove me around Boston. I don’t like procrastinating: I’ve never liked the feeling of having something I have to get done looming over my head when I can avoid that [...]
Glenn Beck as MLK: Colbert Nails Fox News….Again
Posted in Colbert Report, tagged Colbert Report on May 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The first 15 minutes of this episode of the Colbert Report are the absolute apogee of political satire and comic genius. It was my best laugh of the week!
What DO the American People Want?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Daily Show on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After watching this episode of the Daily Show, I’d say: good use of grammar. No wonder Jon Stewart can do the NYT crossword puzzle in pen.
Tucson Belly Dance Recital
Posted in belly dance, tagged belly dance on May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
As I’ve disclosed here before, I’ve been taking belly dance classes since January. It’s been great for reducing my back pain. But it’s been a challenge to show up for class, despite the very obvious gains I’ve experienced, because I’m not in my early 20s anymore, and even when I was, I didn’t have the [...]
