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For the Birds

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Marion

When I think of Florida, I generally think of three things: Disney/Harry Potter World, Cape Canaveral and alligators. My two recurring fears as I planned the trip were that the airline would lose my luggage, and/or that I would lose … Continue reading →

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Crane Creek Regional Park; Almost Alone in the Green

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Marion

I had no idea that the land for Crane Creek Regional Park had been donated to the county back in 1975. I guess we overlook the things that are right at our feet. Anyway, a cold, cloudy Wednesday was my … Continue reading →

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A Parliament of Birds (Safari West)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Marion

  The game park’s aviary is extraordinary. The owner’s first area of interest was birds, so in addition to the large cranes, flamingos and other birds in the corral, they have several varieties in cages and a large covered area … Continue reading →

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Beauty in a Small Package: The Oracle of Stamboul

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Marion

Imagine that you are holding a jewelry box.  It is small; it fits in your palm.  The mother-of-pearl lid glimmers with the radiance of a new moon in the summer night sky.  Along the sides, the carvings remind you of … Continue reading →

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East of the Laguna

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Marion

Saturday before last Kathleen and I went on a nature walk along the east side of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. The walk was led by Landpaths, a not-for-profit group dedicated to education and conservation of open space. There were … Continue reading →

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