Michael Robert Dyet
@mdyetmetaphor.bsky.social
Author of literary fiction: Hunting Muskie - Rites of Passage by Blue Denim Press; Until the Deep Water Stills (self-published novel). Author of "Metaphors of Life Journal" blog. Nature lover and photographer. Retired from the marketing profession.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trump’s Delusional Magic Wand tinyurl.com/mr3hsk6j
February 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trump’s Delusional Magic Wand tinyurl.com/mr3hsk6j
Metaphors of Life Journal: Winter Blues – Eye to Eye with Dragonflies tinyurl.com/254eytft
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Winter Blues – Eye to Eye with Dragonflies tinyurl.com/254eytft
Metaphors of Life Journal: Dead of Winter tinyurl.com/muuxtkav
January 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Dead of Winter tinyurl.com/muuxtkav
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trump – Mad Circus Ringmaster tinyurl.com/bdeppsae
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trump – Mad Circus Ringmaster tinyurl.com/bdeppsae
Metaphors of Life Journal: Make it So Button tinyurl.com/4yx7ub8w
January 10, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Make it So Button tinyurl.com/4yx7ub8w
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Best of the Archive from 2025 tinyurl.com/59fkeee9
January 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Best of the Archive from 2025 tinyurl.com/59fkeee9
A short afternoon hike on Christmas Eve produced this striking European Fire Bug.
December 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A short afternoon hike on Christmas Eve produced this striking European Fire Bug.
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Right Words for 2026 tinyurl.com/4wvpj6da
December 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Right Words for 2026 tinyurl.com/4wvpj6da
Metaphors of Life Journal: My Christmas Wish List tinyurl.com/4fy5h9r9
December 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: My Christmas Wish List tinyurl.com/4fy5h9r9
Metaphors of Life Journal: Rollercoasters, Protein Spills and Big-Ass Radios tinyurl.com/32rjmvut
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Rollercoasters, Protein Spills and Big-Ass Radios tinyurl.com/32rjmvut
Metaphors of Life Journal: When I Grow Old and Wear the Bottom of My Trousers Rolled – Seminal Moments tinyurl.com/y37sruuz
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: When I Grow Old and Wear the Bottom of My Trousers Rolled – Seminal Moments tinyurl.com/y37sruuz
Metaphors of Life Journal: A Quiet Port in the Storm tinyurl.com/27fubes4
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: A Quiet Port in the Storm tinyurl.com/27fubes4
The last hurrah for insects as winter weather is forecast to move into the area in the next couple of days. Nice capture of a Damsel Bug (Nabis roseipennis) to wrap up the season.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The last hurrah for insects as winter weather is forecast to move into the area in the next couple of days. Nice capture of a Damsel Bug (Nabis roseipennis) to wrap up the season.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Nature as Quilt – Little Stinkers tinyurl.com/yf33jjnf
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Nature as Quilt – Little Stinkers tinyurl.com/yf33jjnf
It is not "officially" winter yet. But the Winter Crane Flies are here!
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It is not "officially" winter yet. But the Winter Crane Flies are here!
An Early Leafhopper that decided to rebel against its name and appear late in the season.
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
An Early Leafhopper that decided to rebel against its name and appear late in the season.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Seeking the Guiding Light tinyurl.com/2e86rwfr
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Seeking the Guiding Light tinyurl.com/2e86rwfr
Insect season is for the most part done up here as the gray days of November prevail. But Fall Cankerworm Moths are thankfully still around.
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Insect season is for the most part done up here as the gray days of November prevail. But Fall Cankerworm Moths are thankfully still around.
November 8, 2025
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
November 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
November 8, 2025
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
A tiny but colourful insect to brighten up a November day: Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A tiny but colourful insect to brighten up a November day: Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
So nice to see a bright red insect in the gray days of November: Typical Leafhopper - Gyponana gladia.
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So nice to see a bright red insect in the gray days of November: Typical Leafhopper - Gyponana gladia.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Street Prophet – Ripple in a Pond tinyurl.com/4zwwuvf7
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Street Prophet – Ripple in a Pond tinyurl.com/4zwwuvf7
When most of the other insects have packed it in for the season, the Common Drone Fly sticks around a bit longer. Encourages me to be in denial that the season is ending!
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When most of the other insects have packed it in for the season, the Common Drone Fly sticks around a bit longer. Encourages me to be in denial that the season is ending!
One of the last of the last - a Striped Sweat Bee braving the cool, late October temperature at one of the few wildflowers still blooming.
October 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One of the last of the last - a Striped Sweat Bee braving the cool, late October temperature at one of the few wildflowers still blooming.