Eating Thistle Seed

Eating Thistle Seed, originally uploaded by jhhymas.

Today's thrill, the goldfinches finally discovered the abundant ripe thistle seed on the plant just outside the back door. I got a few pictures through the window.

Moth on Yellow

P1320759moth squ, originally uploaded by jhhymas.

This is from today's birdwalk in the woods and on the beach at Sturgeon Bay. There was a bee, too, but I like this photo the best. I have had quite a few lovely house moths this year, with delicate patterns like this and in brown, tan and ivory colors.

Another version

Another version, originally uploaded by jhhymas.

I flipped and cropped the version on my main blog tonight and am still not sure which one I like better. There always has to be a choice, doesn't there???

Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco

Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco, originally uploaded by jhhymas.

Dear little squares, I've been neglecting you. Here's another snap from the bus tour of the city we took our grandson on. And one brief glimpse without so many wires. The old and the new exist here quite smartly, I think.

And this is S with the beloved Wolfi

He's the adorable guy that started our dog extravaganza!

Madi in 2004

She's always loved dogs! This is her dachshund, Gertie.

Jingle Regalia from the Powwow

I've always wanted to be at one of these and today I got my chance. The regalia is terrific and very varied.