Big Birds
Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a hawk. And sometimes it’s not. Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a turkey buzzard. Yeah, that’s creepy.
Lighthouses
I’ve mentioned before that our neighborhood is 100 miles from the nearest ocean. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need good lighthouses here. To keep ships from running into garden benches. To keep birds from flying into houses. And to … Continued
The Birds of Pawley’s
There’s nothing like Spring Break on Pawley’s Island. Sure, there’s the sun and surf to enjoy. But during Spring Break, there’s the added treat of nesting season. Birds are everywhere! The sandpipers run through the waves, the red-winged blackbirds perch … Continued
Happy Easter!
So, the Easter Bunny has been seen tooling around the neighborhood this week. Of course, that’s just one interpretation of the Easter Bunny — and his eggs. I like my 6-year-old daughter’s interpretation better. Happy Easter!
Things in Birdbaths that Are Not Birds #3
In the last installment, I made it clear that this is not a bird in a birdbath. Now I have to point out that this is also not a bird in a birdbath. These are rabbits, people. That is all.
Thank You, Captain Obvious
When remodelers are busy at work, I’m glad Captain Obvious swoops through the neighborhood. If he hadn’t set out this Port-a-John sign, we might have thought this lovely room was a home addition.
Parking Lot Seagulls
We had a recent patch of cooler, mistier weather…which meant it was the perfect time to visit the parking lot seagulls! On a dreary day, the seagulls hunker down on the pavement, and their necks all but disappear as they … Continued
Signs You’re in the Mountains
Usually on Walkabout Wednesdays, I post pictures of things I see in the neighborhood. But this past week, I left my home in the sandhills and went to the mountains. Right off the bat, there were signs that I wasn’t … Continued
Why Nancy Drew Is Better than You #4
“Oh, George! Bess! Listen to this! At last I think we have the clue we’ve been looking for!” George and Bess studied the paragraph to which Nancy had pointed. Oh, Nancy. That’s nice of you to pretend that your chums … Continued