The day after Thanksgiving and the remains of yesterday’s dinner appear quite picked over. The culinary centerpiece, a turkey of pterodactyl proportions, appears to have been consumed by a namesake bird…the turkey buzzard. While two entirely different species, the shape and coloration of the head is the dominant similarity between the two. It is true…Read more
Being called a birdbrain is not usually considered a complement. Its synonyms, featherbrain or airhead, are not any better. This mild pejorative dates back to the 1600’s, according to some lexicologists, and is the result of the general population perceiving all avian species as not very intelligent. Domestic birds stayed pinned up and provided eggs…Read more
Common names, as the term implies, are a means used by the general public for identifying any number of tangible items and intangible concepts. This nomenclature usually identifies a distinctive feature obvious to the observer. In the world of consumer products, this is a critical feature of marketing. It is imperative for the seller to…Read more
Life can be lonely at the top, but there are certain advantages. Command of the heights is an entrenched doctrine of every military on the globe. The origin of this convention traces its beginning back to controlling the high ground and letting gravity do the work of hitting the target fast and efficiently. First it…Read more
Panhandle Florida’s winter of 2023/24 has had some frigid nights. The frosty mornings have not been a rarity. Even so, there are signs winter is grudgingly retreating. Aside from the occasional warm day, the daylight hours are obviously increasing. Officially spring is still four and a half weeks away, beginning on March 19, 2024. This…Read more
Living in panhandle Florida has a variety of exceptional benefits. The natural environment is a feature that visitors travel great distances to experience and enjoy during their leisure periods. While some residents may take this advantage for granted after a while, a short stopover to another part of the state or country helps put this…Read more
A clue, by inference, directs the viewer to a conclusion. The deduction which is based on the exhibited evidence may provide some insight into an activity occurring at some point in the past. No matter how good the data, much depends on the effective detective work of the individual attempting to understand the situation. The…Read more
There is nothing quite like a guest which stops by for a visit, and then stays forever. Departure is expected at any moment, but it never comes. As the visitor makes itself at home, their less than stellar qualities become evident. They may be noisy, greedily take the food of others and display some really…Read more
Thanksgiving 2023 is in the history books. The remnants of the festive meal reside in the fridge, being reduced slowly each day. Turkey sandwiches, turkey in salads, turkey soup and any other recipe the late fowl-of-honor can be utilized in for the sake of space in the icebox. Additionally, there is likely a review of…Read more
Recent winter weather in the northern latitudes of the USA and other countries has made panhandle Florida look even better. Blizzards, snow drifts, avalanches and the like make north Florida, with its relatively mild temperatures, appear as a paradise. Still there is plenty of patchy white in the environment. The sugar white sands, as well…Read more
