Jul 12

Here I am on my 45th birthday in Dog Canyon.  I like to sit on the edge of a cliff or mountain every year on my birthday.  It reminds me that we are all just one slip away from the end of our days on this beautiful planet. If you are interested, check out our [...]

Jul 9
Wildflower Field is Blooming
posted by: Timm in Cricket Lane, Flowers on Jul 9th, 2011 | No Comments »

Our wildflower field is blooming with purple and yellow cone flowers.

Jul 7
Reddish-Brown Stag Beetle
posted by: Timm in Bugs, Cricket Lane on Jul 7th, 2011 | No Comments »

This reddish-brown stag beetle was hanging out on our porch in the glow of our living room lamp.  Adult stag beetles emerge in June & July, eat little, and fly all night.  They are attracted to artificial light.  During the day they hide in rotting logs and moist soil.  They are a tough-looking bug.

Jul 7
My New Nephew Alex
posted by: Timm in Family on Jul 7th, 2011 | No Comments »

Here is the official hospital photo of my nephew Alexander James, son of Stephen and Catherine Hoctor.  He was born at 6:10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th, 2011.  He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 21” in length.  Congratulations to Stephen and Catherine!