What swims in the ocean but isnโ€™t a fish?

A lot of things actually. But dolphins are one example (mammals).

The stars and stripes flying over the memorial park. Thanks to all who serve and have served for providing us our freedoms. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The contrail made me think of a scratch on the lens of an otherwise perfect fair-weather sky.

A rather odd quote written on a bar of soap in my Japanese hotel room a few years ago

I recently scheduled a vacation at a resort near San Antonio. It is a family favorite destination and requested by both the 18 and 13 year olds. But I was shocked at the price. So much higher than in the past. ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ’ด

The desert can be a magical place. Sandia Mountain behind an isolated tree stand supported by a creek. I liked the contrast.

This Lego Technic truck was the most intricate weโ€™ve built. Lots of remote controlled moving parts that were very fussy to install. Even so I still had fun building it with my then 10 yo son.

This morning the dew point was matched the temperature making the sky about as plain as it can be. The humidity was over 99%. My clothes got damp just from moisture in the air.

My wife knitted a combination of yarns into a textile rug. It turned out great!

Symmetry within asymmetry

As is often the case my second beverage of the day is a cup of black tea.

My favorite morning indulgence โ˜•๏ธ ๐Ÿฉ

A rather random selection of beer on tap. In a convenience store near Flagstaff Arizona. Iโ€™ve never seen this any where else. ๐Ÿบ

โ€œTo have and to holdโ€

My wife and I have been together for over 20 years. Itโ€™s been a joy filled relationship! ๐Ÿ’

Our dog had some skin spots removed today. Left side shows constant anxious movement with a cone of shame. Right side is with her โ€œBad Dogโ€ t-shirt covering the wounds. She hates both but hates the cone the most. ๐Ÿฉ

I have these and many other ways to tell time. None manage to displace my Apple Watch, even for a day.

Just noticed the dust. Sorry about that.

Clouds and a light pole

This short run of metal fence is purely decorative. It does not divide the community ๐Ÿ˜‰

This group of wild roses has formed their own little community, one of several on this prolific bush. ๐ŸŒน

Tranquility on my exercise trail

Yesterday we got our first sashimi knife. It shipped from Japan and only took 3 days to arrive which amazed us. Conveniently for the MB challenge it came in a maroon box. ๐Ÿ”ช

Refreshing our potted plants on the back patio is a must every spring

A honeysuckle bloom may not look like much but the way the fragrance permeates a wide area around it marks them as magical.

We have a bunch along the exercise trail - theyโ€™re like dessert for the olfactory senses.

Developer double speak: could not be saved but we saved them.

From Halide. It crashes a lot these days

My wife used a union of different yarns in her recent knitting project. It turned out great.

Also Happy Motherโ€™s Day to you and yours.