Monthly Archives: September 2014

They’re Noisy and Yet So Cute

Posted on 30/09/2014 by indacampo

When one lives backing a tract of agricultural land one also lives along a “bird highway”.  Early in the morning as the sun is rising the sky around our back yard area and beyond is filled with birds of all … Continue reading →

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Snapshot Sunday ~ 28/09/2014

Posted on 28/09/2014 by indacampo

We’re going on a Safari!

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La Araña ~ Nighttime

Posted on 26/09/2014 by indacampo

A few weeks ago I wrote about a twilight visitor , a beautiful brown spider that had taken up residence on one of our palms.  I also said that when I returned to look for it the next day it had disappeared, … Continue reading →

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A Night Time Visitor

Posted on 26/09/2014 by indacampo

SU was in the yard last night with the flashlight when I returned from my fitness class.  Even though it was only 7:20 out here in the campo it was black.  It’s common for SU to be out in the … Continue reading →

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Talk Thursday ~ A Hot Dog by Any Other Name

Posted on 25/09/2014 by indacampo

Today is supposed to be TED Talk Thursday and yep…had the talk all picked out…spent time writing about it…and…no embed code.  They all seem to have disappeared from the TED site.  I could have shared the video today by a … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Wednesday ~ 24/09/2014

Posted on 24/09/2014 by indacampo

I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. ~ Brene Brown ~

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Water Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink

Posted on 22/09/2014 by indacampo

Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner ~ Atrazine is an herbicide used to prevent pre and post-emergence broad-leaf weeds in crops such as maize (corn) and sugarcane and it … Continue reading →

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Snapshot Sunday ~ 21/09/2014

Posted on 21/09/2014 by indacampo

Some of the most beautiful days at the beach are when the sky is slightly overcast; as it was during a morning walk on Wednesday.  The play of light on the water makes everything sparkle and shine.

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Endurance ~ A Marvel of Engineering

Posted on 19/09/2014 by indacampo

August 15, 2014 marked the 100th year anniversary of the completion of the waterway known as the Panama Canal.  The construction of the 77-kilometre/50-mile long ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama a century ago transformed international trade, greatly reducing … Continue reading →

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TED Talk Thursday (Not) ~ Food, Glorious Food

Posted on 18/09/2014 by indacampo

There are so many interesting videos out there that both tell a story and entertain and every once in a while I just have to share.  Recently I posted a TED video about urban farming and today from the team from … Continue reading →

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