Too Many People

I've stated before that the first part of most any problem you want to discuss is that there are too many people. You can then discuss all kinds of environmental, economic, social, political, etc issues but nobody wants to address the real problem of too many humans breeding too much and now living longer than ever. A recent article with David Attenborough concerns this issue and a new website by the Optimum Population Trust focuses on the issue. However, as in the past, I'm sure the religious zealots will prevent any positive steps in limiting population.

The Hare and the Tortoise

Some days you never know what you will see. Today was a day for the Fairy Tale of the Tortoise and the Hare. First we saw a rabbit in the graveyard. Not the fairy tale hare, but a very close relative and then we saw the turtle which again is not a tortoise but a look alike relative. The snapping turtle was migrating to a new pond which they do this time of year. He/she had completed the most hazardous part of the journey by successfully crossing the road. I hope they both complete the race.

Flower Moon

The full flower moon in an early morning mist. It's a great time of the year. We are past the winter frosts and before the summer heat. Everything is green and growing.

They're Back

The wild turkeys are in the backyard again, edging ever closer to the garden. I think they must still have a nest somewhere since all I have seen so far are old hens.