Odds and Ends

Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island The Sunday Challenge: Through the looking glass AIMG_1324

This radiated tortoise at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island had a passion for the flower blossoms that were falling into its enclosure. Radiated tortoises are herbavores that are native to Madagascar. AIMG_1327

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and a fitting photograph for Memorial Day, a national holiday in which we honor those who have died in service to the country. The bald eagle's range is throughout most of North America. Its diet consists primarily of fish, which it snatches out of the water with its talons, but it has been known to feed on other creatures if available. This eagle has an injured wing and can not fly. It is cared for at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island AIMG_1330

The side area between my garage and my neighbor's fence used to be a tall weed collection. After staring at it for years, I finally cut it back and planted a small garden composed primarily of variegated hostas, rhododendrons and alzaleas. I planted arborvitae to separate it from my neighbor's weed collection. Immediately after planting the arborvitae, I discovered that I was allergic to them and that they caused hives upon contact. I'll keep my distance in the future. ODT: Backyard AIMG_1316

Japanese Maple ODT: Backyard AIMG_1302

The side area between my garage and my neighbor's fence used to be a tall weed collection. After staring at it for years, I finally cut it back and planted a small garden composed primarily of variegated hostas, rhododendrons and alzaleas. AIMG_1284

Big Apple Circus - 2011 AIMG_1258

Big Apple Circus - 2011 AIMG_1254

A beautiful carousel can be found in Roger Williams Park in Rhode Island. IMG_1336