I’ve given the matter a great deal of thought, and I’ve decided to end blogging at MorningGlory2.  I’ll categorize this post under “Obituaries”.  I set this up in 2005 when my daughter joined the military; now her enlistment is over, she’s married, just bought a house, and is expecting a baby in January.  Perhaps when the baby gets here, I’ll start up a new place to brag on my grandson, but for now, I’m calling it quits.

Thanks to all of you who have followed me over the years.  It’s been a great ride, and I’ve made some new (although never met) friends along the way.  You can keep up with me on Facebook, if you’re so inclined.

That’s all, folks!

I’m taking the summer off from blogging. All is well, I’m just not feeling it, if you know what I mean. I’ll probably be back after Labor Day. Jean will be home some time in July, and staying with me for a month or so until her husband is discharged; I’d like to give her my full attention when I don’t have to be out earning a living. When she heads out, I’ll be back to enthrall all of you with my wit and wisdom. Have a great summer!

When you have a pest problem, like fire ants, does it really make sense to import another pest, like parasitic flies, to combat it?  Texas thinks so.

Fire ants lose heads over parasitic flies – Health & Science – News & Observer

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Just to reinforce the point that these ants are, in fact, zombies, the video below explains in no uncertain terms exactly what a zombie is:

I planted these two years ago, but they haven’t bloomed before this year.  I’d pretty much given up on them.  I’m blaming ‘transplant shock’ for the first year, and a significant drought/watering ban for last year.  This year, they’re making up for lost time!

Funny part is, I only remember planting one variety; looks like I’ve got three.  Bonus for me!

As always, click to enlarge.

One of my cats (I don’t know which one) brought me a gift.  It’s a lizard.  I have no idea what kind of lizard.  It was dead when I found it on the kitchen floor.  The cats seem to enjoy bringing live lizards, salamanders, skinks, and small rodents into the house, releasing them, and then chasing them to death.  They rarely have a mark on them when I find their little carcasses.

This is a new species for them.  I’ve never seen a lizard quite like this before.  Anyone?  Beuhler?  Click to embiggify.