Thanksgiving Aftermath

 Whoa Nellie!

The Thanksgiving holiday, observed last Thursday here in the USA, can exact a toll:

Ouch!: photo by Cliff Hutson

Between the Thanksgiving Day meal itself, and making use of any leftovers, many people have trouble following their regular food regimes.  And, at least one of us apparently paid the price. [Those are my feet in the above photo.]

Turkey & Biscuit Sandwiches: photo by Cliff Hutson

I have a particular fondness for the rolls or biscuits severed with dinner. My late wife used to make a batch just for me. Those that I don't polish off then are used to make sandwiches with the leftover turkey. On this occasion, I went with avocado - I actually prefer jellied cranberry sauce from a can.  That may sound odd to you, but I have been doing that for years and have made some converts to the cause.

Pumpkin Pie: photo by Cliff Hutson

Pumpkin pie is also a favorite. I bet that I will not get many arguments with that.

 Homemade Apple Pie: photo by Cliff Hutson

Apple pie, of course, is nothing to sneeze at. This serving was presented with a topping of Dulce de Leche ice cream.

I hope that, if Thanksgiving Day is a holiday on your calendar, it was good one. 

This Day in (My) History

 My photography is a reflection of my life:

Some years I have done Photo-a-Day (PaD) projects. Other years I just shoot when the spirit moves me.

Stamens (2005): photo by Cliff Hutson

A Sun Camellia bush in my front yard.

Donut Shop Poster (2006): photo by Cliff Hutson

A shop across the street from my HQ. Donuts and coffee in the morning. Hamburgers or sandwiches for lunch.

Smug Cat (2009): photo by Cliff Hutson

Mini - she is the most photographed of all our pets.

Climb and Drink (2010): photo by Cliff Hutson

A souvenir carabiner from a "beer walk".  It is probably not a good idea to drink and climb. But, in "The Eiger Sanction" Clint Eastwood and George Kennedy share a beer after topping out on a training climb.

A Blast from the Past

 Today's blog is brought to you by the letter "B":

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Photographic Dictionary




It is still fun to see my work used by other people.

Reading Log: October 2023

The books that I read in the month of October 2023 

October 2023 Books: photo by Cliff Hutson

"Judgement Prey," John Sandford

"Naming Nature: The Clash Between Instinct and Science," Carol Kaesuk Yoon

"War and Peace and War: The Rise and Fall of Empires," Peter Turchin

"The Ninth Inning," A.J. Stewart

"Big Thaw," A.J. Stewart

"Devil's Backbone," A.J. Stewart

Cliff's Notes

"Judgement"

This is another book in John Sanford's "Prey" series. Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to solve the cold blooded murder of a judge and his two sons. 

"Naming"

As a volunteer "nature interpreter" at a botanic garden I experienced first hand the disconnect between the way visitors viewed the world and that of the professional staff. The author does a good job of discussing this and trying to reach some common ground.  

"War and Peace

What did Abraham Lincoln mean by A house divided against itself cannot stand"?

Lincoln paraphrased the following passage from the Bible, Matthew 12:25, when he spoke of a house divided:

And Jesus knew their [the Pharisees'] thoughts, and said unto them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand."

Lincoln’s ‘House Divided’ speech teaches important lessons about today’s political polarization,  the main point made by this book.

Miami Jones mysteries 

Miami Jones is my favorite Florida based private detective. These stories are not only really good crime fiction they also can impart some interesting information such as what goes into making ice for a hockey rink or the running of a fishing tournament.