Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) or the Bee Balm is often mistaken for a Canadian Thistle (Cirsium arvense), but it is native to all of the United States and so perfectly adapted that it was thought to be a common weed. (Canadian thistle is a perennial native throughout Europe and western Asia, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Kingsley Inn – Virtual Railfan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Zz9z92TKQ&feature=emb_rel_err Reference my earlier blog post Two of my Favorite Train Vacations. As of June 26, 2020, the Kingsley Inn has been host to the newest Virtual Railfan live camera. When you click the video link, you will be able to watch the … [Read more...]
It’s 4th of July – Hope Rising!
It's the day of 4th of July, and it's the day of the World Firefly celebration (July 4-5). The theme of this year's celebration is Hope Rising: "So we celebrate them this year as tiny beacons of hope, sparkling lights carrying a promise that humanity will emerge into a brighter future." Staying … [Read more...]