Combining interests in Charlottesville.

A person sure sees a lot on dating site profiles. This woman, for example, must be from among the Christian conservatives who forgive the whole Stormy Daniels encounter.

On this day in 1865, two generals, weary of war, met in a professional, dignified, respectful manner to bring an end to hostilities. What did each man think as he approached this house? What did he think as he departed?

So much energy goes into hope.

The pollinators are getting busy!

The moon at 2:30 AM, deep in Earth’s shadow during the total lunar eclipse.

#lunareclipse2025

The view from my hotel room will be different the next time I’m here. “MATTER” has already been destroyed. But matter can neither be created nor destroyed, only changed into energy. Let’s hope some good energy has been produced to carry out necessary work. #BLM

I watched this great blue heron for a long time this afternoon. I envy his patience and poise.

On Monday night, the Wolf Moon eclipsed the God of War. Here is the moon about to pass in front, and Mars emerging from the other side.

Apparently none of the Arts&Leisure editors at The NY Times has a background in physics.

A beech’s leaves
don’t leave right away.
They linger, fade to bone,
beseech a forest traveler
to behold bright prayer flags
rattling in the understory.

The Moravian star is prominent here in Winston-Salem, especially during the Christmas season. I think it makes a lovely, luminous addition to traditional decorations.