Periodic musings

From the Firehose

A Quote to Ponder

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

Motivation 2026-09-27

Perhaps...

Saw a quote recently that said:

"As you grow older, you'll find that the only things you regret are the things you didn't do." - Zachary Scott

Perhaps there may be some things. However, I have no regrets whatsoever for:
• Bungie Jumping
• Sky Diving
• Having to crawl/slither/slide/wiggle through some narrow passage
• Other things on the 'nope' list.

But that's just me.

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Uncategorized 2026-09-25

Question of the Day

With the recent move and updating various things a curiosity popped in. Why do the wall plates used to cover electrical outlets use flathead screws? I wonder how many people have attempted to un/screw one of those screws slipped and received a shock.

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Skagit Valley 2026-09-24

Perfect timing

Rising out of bed and this is outside the window.

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Skagit Valley 2026-09-20

Another beautiful morning

Something was startling the waterfowl in the field this morning. When I looked through the binoculars, it looks like there may have been a fox in the field. Couldn't tell for sure though.

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Skagit Valley 2026-09-18

Good Morning

I hope I never get tired of waking up to views like this.

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Skagit Valley 2026-09-04

Fountain or Birdbath

Hummingbird taking a bath in/on the columnar basalt fountain.

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Skagit Valley 2026-08-26

A Difference

With the wildfire smoke clearing up some today, the moonrise is a bit more normal tonight.

EDIT: The photo from tonight is a bit off. The moon was definitely not that yellow tonight. 

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Skagit Valley 2026-08-25

A Better View

The view is so much better after trimming the trees.

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Climate 2026-06-12

Light Refraction and Dispersion

This week, the sky has shared some phenomena of light refraction and dispersion. Earlier this week, we had a band of heavy rain come through as the sun was low in the western sky which gave us some double-arching rainbows. This morning, while drinking my morning coffee, I see a bright sun-dog out of the corner of my eye. Popped out in the back yard and there was a rather bright halo around the sun. The clouds extending off the halo gave a nice effect. They say, 'ring around the sun or moon; rain or snow are coming soon'. This time, our forecast indicates sunny and warm temps for the next several days.

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Uncategorized 2026-06-10

A Safe Haven

As I was looking out the window folding laundry, noticed a bunny in the yard. Couple of hours later, still there basking in the sunlight.

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