Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

My commute -- a stream of consciousness report

I usually listen to the radio. I really like driving fast around the curvy flyover. I sometimes pass a herd of black cattle munching grass on the last remaining span of stripmall-free land by the highway. Sometimes I envy what I assume is their blissful ignorance. Then I remember what I had for dinner last night. The two vultures that were noshing on a deer carcass near the new Harley store yesterday morning were still eating it this morning. (Or another two vultures; I have no way of knowing.) Depending on the time of year and time of day, the sun is usually at a certain place in the sky that can't be blocked by my car's tiny visors. I do a lot of squinting but I'm very aware of my surroundings. The police have particular favorite spots to crouch with a radar gun. I've learned most of them; however, there is sometimes a cop who thinks he's clever and hides in a new place. Fortunately I've not been speeding when they do this. Well, not speeding much. It usually takes me 30 minutes to get from my house to my office. Then another three to walk from the parking lot to the door. I always mean to leave the house at a certain time, but end up a little late. Mostly because I'd rather stay in bed and listen to radio.

Friday, June 15, 2007

Idaho? No! You da ho...

...okay.

Idaho's state quarter is really cool! (Yes, I like coins. Sue me.) It's got a Peregrine Falcon on the back! I don't collect coins, but since I heart falcons (ka-kaw!) I will definitely be holding on to one of these babies.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Everyday is Like Sunday, Everyday is Silent and Grey*

It's a miserable day outside today. Wet, dark, and chilly. It's quite humid indoors as well; my book labels keep curling up.

Spring is here, officially anyway. It's been spring-like for the past 4 weeks, so the pollen, blooms, and green is old news to me. Songbirds have started coming to the bird feeder I put on the front porch, well, when the cats aren't sunning in the front yard that is. I've seen Morning Doves, male and female Cardinals (my favorites!), and a few little brown Sparrows so far. I spotted a Blue Jay in the tree across the creek last week, but so far, he hasn't yet ventured into the yard. That's okay; Blue Jays are the assholes of the bird world.

I'm back on the ref desk this afternoon after being off it last week because of Spring Break. I wonder how many students I'll help find articles whose papers are due at 5pm today? Ah, the life of the student --- procrastinate, procrastinate, sleep, procrastinate...

*An homage to Morrissey, today's Artist of the Day.