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What Is That Animal? Knowing What You’re Talking About, Part I.

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

It happened again, kind reader. In fact, it happens all the time. The new – February, 2011 issue – of Reader’s Digest arrived in today’s mail – my wife and I love the jokes, anecdotes, tips for daily living….but not … Continue reading →

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Geminid Meteor Shower, Sun Sets Later, Winter Solstice, Sun Rises Later, The Cold Moon, Great Horned Owls

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

Faithful readers of this blog since it began in September have learned by now that hearkening back to my youth – and my long ago idea of becoming an astrophysicist – I still like to observe the starry skies and … Continue reading →

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December, Fun in the Snow and Ice, Winter Wildlife, Won’t Be Long Now

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

I’ve thought it curious ever since I was a grade school kid that December has stayed “December” through the centuries. Just the kind of thing a kid like me would snicker at – that the 10th month (Latin, of course, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: crows

What Is That Animal? Knowing What You’re Talking About, Part I.

Geminid Meteor Shower, Sun Sets Later, Winter Solstice, Sun Rises Later, The Cold Moon, Great Horned Owls

December, Fun in the Snow and Ice, Winter Wildlife, Won’t Be Long Now

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