Tag: reflections

Pre-Pandemic Shenanigans

On By mvschulzeIn Annoying, Birds, Funny, Home, humor, Jersey Shore, New Jersey, Photography, wildlife6 Comments

A TALE OF TWO HOODED MERGANSER FRIENDS

ABOVE: “Well, what silly antics do you want to pull today?”
ABOVE: “Hmmm, let me think!”
ABOVE: “How’s THIS!”
ABOVE: “AND …THIS?”
ABOVE: “Thank you, thank you! You can hold the applause, …there’s MORE!”
ABOVE: “You put your left foot out…”
ABOVE: “You put your left foot down…, and spin all around…”
“I think you’re …just a bit weird!” 

 

Thanks for viewing. Zoom in for a closer look! M 🙂

 

Feeling the Pain – Pandemic At Home

On By mvschulzeIn coping, Corona Virus, Coronavirus, Corvid-19, Crisis, Family, Flower, Home, Hope, isolation, Memorial, New Jersey, New York City, Photo, Photography, Pondering, sadness13 Comments

From our home in western Bergen County, N.J. a neighbor’s half-mast flag seems to echo sadness and guarded apprehension, as our budding cherry blossoms perhaps offer at least a small glimmer of hope for the months ahead.           

Statisitics for our town (population about 13,000) – 4/16/00:

141 confirmed “Corvid – 19” cases, 11 fatal.

Comments are always welcome.       Marty

 

 

The Tower Above Oakland, New Jersey

On By mvschulzeIn Hiking, Photography, Pondering, Uncategorized6 Comments

 

Through the trees from our backyard, about 1.35 miles (2.17 km) to the west,  the “Oakland” tower is  seen a few minutes after sunset. 

In a slightly zoomed-in view, heading west and south along Rt 208/I 287, the tower is an easy mark on top of the mountain.
A short 3/4 mile (1.2 km) hike from Skyline Drive brought me to its base this afternoon, Tuesday 4/9/18

For fascinating historical information, please see Kevin Heffernan’s excellent article via this link,  here, 

As usual click to zoom in, and thanks for viewing. Comments are always welcomed. M 🙂