Comments for Just A Minute

Comment on There by daniel

daniel — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:26:52 +0000

Well, “handing over the reins” can certainly be a positive goal. One of the pitfalls of passionate volunteer-ism can be becoming TOO involved. It’s usually true that you can do any given job better yourself (and faster) than you can train (and verify) another person. But if you don’t let others help, the pool of labor gets smaller and smaller.

Comment on Shakes by daniel

daniel — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:23:04 +0000

Sounds like a bad fever. I hope you’re feeling better now.

Comment on Birds, oh yes by Naomi

Naomi — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:25:57 +0000

The way different species of birds pull their legs up when they lift off a perch is quite interesting and varied. Gulls stretch their legs and feet back against their tail. Starlings, crows and pigeons just bend their elbows against their pelvis leaving the digits curled but visible. English sparrows pull toes and all up inside their feathers. Now isn’t interesting? Crows, pigeons and starlings appear to be the most prepared to take off for an escape. If you must flee, remember to keep your toes ready for a getaway.

Comment on O ‘m Gosh by daniel

daniel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:14:20 +0000

Yes, Debbie does love her mice. I guess a lot of nasty/unsavory critters get anthropomorphized into cute and cuddly figures. The originals are pests, the romanticized versions are collector’s items.

Comment on Solstice is passed and longer days return by Naomi

Naomi — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:32:36 +0000

The Solstice is not marked on present calendars to be celebrated as it once was. Winter is dark enough as it is, but when sunlight was the major source of light, its absence was noticed and to look forward to longer days was pure pleasure.

Comment on Now hear this by Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:16:27 +0000

I can hardly believe I can see this.