International Rock Day

Today, July 13, is International Rock Day 

Cairn: photo by Cliff Hutson

And a rock feels no pain

On the Rocks: photo by Cliff Hutson

Reading Log: June 2026

 The books that I finished reading in June 2026:

June 2026 Books: photo by Cliff Hutson

"A Place at the Nayarit,” Natalia Molina 

“Six Days of the Condor,” James Grady

“The Postman,” David Brin 

“The Art of Intelligence,” Henry A. Crumpton

A Festive Week

 Happy Birthday, America

American Flag: photo by Cliff Hutson

The 250th anniversary of the United States of America is this coming Saturday and observances will take place all week long leading up to it. I don’t feel celebratory at all. I am not going to write about that as my horoscope says - "This is a poor day to get involved in controversial discussions about politics, religion, racial issues or even plans about travel, legal or medical matters or higher education. Whatever the issue - there will be a sense of conflict and above all, there will be confusion . .  . ' 

Classic American Lunch: photo by Cliff Hutson

However, I will probably have at least one traditional meal over the weekend.

Floral Fireworks: photo by Cliff Hutson

I  hope that you all enjoy what ever it is that you are doing..

Two Days (in One)

World Rainforest Day 

Rainforest Leaf: photo by Cliff Hutson

Some say that “luck” is when preparation meets opportunity. So, luck or not I always appreciate it when a Monday rolls around, it is a notable day, and I have a photo in my archive to go with it. It makes that week’s blog post easy-peasy. This week I am going with a twofer. 

June 22 is World Rainforest Day. A rainforest is not my favorite environment - too humid, too buggy. But, I do recognize their importance; they support more than half of all known plant and animal species and play a crucial role in regulating the world’s climate; and was once in a place where I took a photograph that is a personal favorite. It just captures that day for me.

National Chocolate Eclair Day

Eclair: photo by Cliff Hutson

On the other hand, I love eclairs, and thought that I would have several images from which to choose. But, when I ran my search of the archives the one photo that came up as not the one I had in mind. I guess it is on a drive to which I no longer have access to or otherwise has become lost in the mists of time. This one will do nicely though.

National Chocolate Eclair Day is also observed on June 22 every year in the United States to celebrate this delicious dessert.

Feuilles esthétiques

Good-looking Leaves

"Photographers are the only people who can turn a normal walk into a 45-minute investigation of shadows, walls, puddles, and suspiciously good-looking leaves."  -  Anon

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