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.

Phantom 550

Today the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky dedicated Phantom 550 on the 37th anniversary of it shooting down a Mig-21 over North Vietnam. The story of Dan Cherry and Hong My (who was shot down) is a very interesting one featured in Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine.

Easter Egg Cake

I used an old Swan's Down cake recipe as a guide for this Easter Egg Cake. However, as a type II diabetic I used a Pillsbury reduced sugar yellow cake mix for the cake and used sugar free chocolate pudding for the icing. It turned out pretty good.

Full Moon after Vernal Equinox

This is a photo I took of the full moon early this morning. It is the called the full "Pink", "Planter's", "Sprouting Grass", "Egg" and "Fish" moon. Also as the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox it marks the beginning of Passover and Sunday will be Easter (the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox). It also marks potato planting time according to some. It is a great time of the year and we need to enjoy every day regardless of what we call it.