It ain’t easy being Dad. Here’s to all the Fathers who power through the tough stuff. Bad ties. Crooked mugs. Socks no one asked for. And those “World’s Best Dad” gifts that come with glue fingerprints and a lot of heart.
Dads smile anyway. They wear the tie once. They keep the mug forever.
Looking for a grin? I’ve got a Calvin and Hobbes Father’s Day post that always delivers.
Here’s to them.
Meanwhile in the heart of the Boston Public Garden, Mrs. Mallard becomes The Tartan Army’s newest recruit! Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack join the festivities.
Even Mrs. Mallard and her brood have joined the Scottish takeover of Boston. Honestly, could it be any other way?
In True Scottish Fashion Mrs. Mallard Donned a cone!
But don’t look now — the Tartan Army has a new recruit. Mrs. Mallard heard the bagpipes and said, ‘Aye, I’m in.’
It’s World Crocodile Day, coming right on the heels of World Turtle Day — another reminder that some of Earth’s oldest creatures are fighting for their future.
Crocodiles are incredible animals. They’ve been around since the age of the dinosaurs, surviving the mass extinction that wiped out nearly everything else. A meteor couldn’t take them out… but humans are giving it a pretty good try through habitat destruction, pollution, and hunting.
Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter himself, understood them better than most. He once said, “Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” He wasn’t wrong.
Crocodiles are living dinosaurs, apex predators perfectly adapted to their environments. They deserve the same chance at survival as every other creature sharing this planet.
It’s up to us to protect their habitats, reduce pollution, and ensure these ancient reptiles continue to thrive for generations to come.
Crocodiles survived the dinosaurs’ extinction. They shouldn’t have to survive us!
Sea turtles have been gliding through Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years — long before humans, long before the continents looked the way they do today. These ancient mariners include seven species: green, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and the Olive ridley. The mighty leatherback holds the title of the largest of them all.
Sadly, nearly every species now faces danger. Hawksbills and Kemp’s ridleys sit at the edge of extinction as marine debris, habitat destruction, and poaching continue to threaten their survival.
snuba at Turtletown 2020
In Hawaii, people honor sea turtles as sacred beings. Five species live in Hawaiian waters: the green sea turtle (honu), the hawksbill (Honuʻea or ʻea) , the leatherback, the loggerhead, and the Olive Ridley.
Sea turtles are gentle giants, drifting with the currents and living quietly for 50–100 years — unless humans interfere. Their favorite meal is jellyfish, but our plastic addiction has turned the ocean into a minefield. Floating plastic bags look like jellyfish, and when a turtle swallows one, it fills their stomach and blocks real food. The result is slow, heartbreaking starvation.
On World Sea Turtle Day, let’s honor these ancient travelers by protecting the oceans they call home. Reduce plastic use, keep beaches clean, and give sea turtles the space and respect they deserve. The seas belong to them too — and they’ve been here far longer than we have.
Yesterday was Nature Photography Day, a celebration for anyone who loves the outdoors and the art of capturing it. Whether your passion is wildlife, landscapes, or the quiet little moments in between, it’s a day to honor the beauty of our natural world.
The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) established the day in 2009 to encourage people to enjoy, appreciate, and photograph nature in all its forms.
I began nature photography as my hobby a number of years ago. Here are some of my earlier efforts. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed being out there taking them.
White Tail Deer (South Dakota)
Grand Canyon (Arizona)
Prickly Pear Cactus (Arizona)
Great Blue Heron (Massachusetts)
Painted Desert (Arizona)
Water Lily (Massachusetts)
Queechee Gorge (Vermont)
Moonrise (Florida)
Trumpeter Swan (Massachusetts)
Looking back at these early photos reminds me why I fell in love with nature photography in the first place. Thanks for taking this little trip down memory lane with me.