The City of Angels - way TOO easy, right? Well, Michelle, Milt, Jim, Carol, Peyton, Joani, Mariann, and Elaine thought it was.
"Foliose"
"Leafy Lichen"
For many months I have been walking through the local cemetery for exercise. While strolling by I noticed the various headstones that dotted the various sections. At times I'll pause at a familiar name or an interesting monument. Recently I took notice of the green growth that can be seen on many of these permanent markers. Some have been spared the onslaught of the lichens while many have some evidence of their existence.
For the next two months I patiently waited for a cloudy day to bring my tripod and camera with a macro lens to photograph them. After some research I found that lichens are really a joint venture of a fungus and an alga. Did you know there are several varieties of lichen - crustose (crusty), foliose (leafy), and fruticose (shrubby)?
So the next time you walk by that green growth on a tree, the pavement, or a headstone - stop and try to identify it - or not!
Where in the World?
The City of Angels - way TOO easy, right? Well, Michelle, Milt, Jim, Carol, Peyton, Joani, Mariann, and Elaine thought it was.
"Foliose"
"Leafy Lichen"
For many months I have been walking through the local cemetery for exercise. While strolling by I noticed the various headstones that dotted the various sections. At times I'll pause at a familiar name or an interesting monument. Recently I took notice of the green growth that can be seen on many of these permanent markers. Some have been spared the onslaught of the lichens while many have some evidence of their existence.
For the next two months I patiently waited for a cloudy day to bring my tripod and camera with a macro lens to photograph them. After some research I found that lichens are really a joint venture of a fungus and an alga. Did you know there are several varieties of lichen - crustose (crusty), foliose (leafy), and fruticose (shrubby)?
So the next time you walk by that green growth on a tree, the pavement, or a headstone - stop and try to identify it - or not!
For the next two months I patiently waited for a cloudy day to bring my tripod and camera with a macro lens to photograph them. After some research I found that lichens are really a joint venture of a fungus and an alga. Did you know there are several varieties of lichen - crustose (crusty), foliose (leafy), and fruticose (shrubby)?
So the next time you walk by that green growth on a tree, the pavement, or a headstone - stop and try to identify it - or not!
Where in the World?
Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting?
one of the first
spots visitors head for is the park that boasts Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures. He is a famous area artist and his
work can totally blow you away.
If you are
the type that seeks thrill and adventure, you can shout at the top of your
voice in Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Aside from
these exciting sports, you can also indulge in different home dishes, such as grilled fillet and redfish, venison with berry sauce, scallops dressed in sea grass, and Lutefisk.
The
give-away clue: On the other hand, if you want to learn more about the Viking ships that sailed in this
country, the Bygdoy Museum can
provide you more information about it. You can also visit the Akershus Castle that was built some time
in the 1300’s.
A Word to the Wise. .
"All life is an experiment.
The more experiments you make -
the better."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Murphy's Laws. . .
Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting?
one of the first
spots visitors head for is the park that boasts Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures. He is a famous area artist and his
work can totally blow you away.
If you are
the type that seeks thrill and adventure, you can shout at the top of your
voice in Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Aside from
these exciting sports, you can also indulge in different home dishes, such as grilled fillet and redfish, venison with berry sauce, scallops dressed in sea grass, and Lutefisk.
The
give-away clue: On the other hand, if you want to learn more about the Viking ships that sailed in this
country, the Bygdoy Museum can
provide you more information about it. You can also visit the Akershus Castle that was built some time
in the 1300’s.
A Word to the Wise. .
"All life is an experiment.
The more experiments you make -
the better."
the better."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Murphy's Laws. . .
Blanchard's Newspaper Obituary
Law:
If you want your name spelled
wrong,
die. . .
Blanchard's Newspaper Obituary
Law:
If you want your name spelled
wrong,
die. . .
It's Cartoon Time. . .
It's Cartoon Time. . .
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