Author Archives: kimerer_brian

There Be Turtles

Posted on June 20, 2023 by kimerer_brian

You may remember that back in January, I posted some photos of the jewelry box with the dragon lid. There Be Dragons Well, I have made another box, this time for my daughter. Since my daughter likes turtles, I carved … Continue reading →

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Robins

Posted on June 9, 2023 by kimerer_brian

The robins have taken up residence in a bush outside of our laundry room. After watching the birds sit patiently on the nest for many days, they finally had success. I just happened to catch them feeding the new chicks. … Continue reading →

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Ledebouria socialis

Posted on March 27, 2023 by kimerer_brian

Ledebouria socialis … or … Silver squill, wood hyacinth, leopard lily. We are into SPOTH’s again. This one is really tiny. The whole plant is about 6 inches tall. This is what the flower stem looks like. Each of the … Continue reading →

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Tradescantia (Cyanotis) somaliensis (Pussy Ears)

Posted on March 5, 2023 by kimerer_brian

Wow. That’s a mouthful, even for a SPOTH. I guess they get the name from the tiny little flower. It has a spectacular blue color. Unlike our usual Man-Eating entries, this one looks kind of cuddly and huggable. https://worldofsucculents.com/cyanotis-somaliensis-pussy-ears/

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Software Upgrade!

Posted on February 15, 2023 by kimerer_brian

I was perusing the morning newspaper when I came upon this article. Instantly, I jumped up and ran to the garage to see if our vehicles are safe. With great relief, I discovered that this upgrade has already been installed … Continue reading →

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SPOTH!

Posted on January 28, 2023 by kimerer_brian

I haven’t done a SPOTH for a long time, so here is a new one. In case you have not been reading this blog for a while, a SPOTH is a Strange Plant Of The Hour. You see, my son … Continue reading →

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There Be Dragons

Posted on January 14, 2023 by kimerer_brian

I had some curly maple cutoffs left over from other projects that were too small to do much with, so I started making little jewelry boxes out of them. I asked my son if he would like a jewelry box, … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2022 by kimerer_brian

I have not found time to create a bigger, better, louder fireworks display this year, so here is DG holding a sparkler. Sorry, but that’s all you get. Happy New Year anyway.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by kimerer_brian

DG was admiring his Santa suit in the mirror when he noticed the bunny tail that I had tacked on it. He was not pleased. So he put a big lump of coal in my stocking. Since it is Christmas … Continue reading →

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Compromise

Posted on December 19, 2022 by kimerer_brian

With Christmas getting closer, DG and I got together to compromise on his getup for the season. He promised to use his Santa Suit if I promised to design him a suit that doesn’t make him look like an idiot. … Continue reading →

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