Tag: Turtles
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Anthropomorphic Humor
Anthropomorphism – a six syllable term for attributing human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena. I wonder . . . are dogs guilty of ‘feralpomorphism’ when we ‘bark’ at them for being disobedient? 😊 Here’s a few Outstanding Wildlife Photography winners I’ve added anthropomorphic captions to that hopefully will evoke…
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Interstate Exits and Help Wanted
We just returned from a retirement mecca search road trip verifying . . . adventure awaits just off the Interstate. Day 1 – An impromptu exit from Interstate 81 found us in Pulaski, VA . . . the home of the River Turtles. Imagining local fans cheering . . . GO TURTLES!!! brought a smile…
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Young and Old
Youth is adorable, but hasn’t shown up in my mirror for eons. I don’t feel as old as that dude staring back at me . . . perhaps I’ve just been young for a very long time . . . there’s a lot to be said for being delusional 😊 Today a baby snapping turtle…
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Beauty and the Beast
Spring in the Smokies is in glorious bloom! Today’s woodland wander was a stroll along Beauty Boulevard. “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil or spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as one of these.” Matthew6:28 . . . until going off-trail…
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Snappy
Today’s 89-degree record temperature woke Snappy from his long winter slumber. I found him wandering across the road . . . without looking both ways . . . and gave him a lift home. Snapper soup with a dash of sherry is premium cuisine. We’d already ‘shelled out’ for a turkey to serve at Easter…
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‘Snappy’ Cutie
Young is synonymous with cute. Here’s a Ripley’s Believe It Or Not . . . I was once considered cute! . . . back when still in diapers and dinosaurs roamed the earth 😊. Here’s a cutie that came floating down the creek today I scooped up in my hand . . . wouldn’t suggest…
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