Up on a grassy knoll, near where the river drains into the north bay, I spied this beautiful scene. I had to pull off onto the shoulder amid heavy trucking traffic, behind the oil refineries, and snap a few photos...
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After heavy rains, the Texas Sage Bush in our yard blooms. It attracts bees!!!
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Up on the housetop the herons land. Look closely at the next to last image of the house's widow walk - above the treetop to the far left...
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...we've had a lot of temperamental sky drama the last couple of weeks!!
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I drew this. And I entitled it 'READ MY LIPS'
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At the time of the showings on TV, I didn't get to view NCIS, NCIS New Orleans, and GRIMM finales. I watched them online last week. Special Agent DiNozzo is now a father and has left the program all together. I will miss him surely, but perhaps this program also needs a 'face lift'. NCIS New Orleans was good...keeping my interests piqued. GRIMM finale was twisted...as has been the whole season. About mid way through their 22 episodes I was pretty well disgusted with the way the writers handled the stories...I was ready to stop watching, but still watched each episode hoping it would get better. 
For the most part, no, I remained disappointed. The two part finale was a bit far fetched...yet, even tho NBC has given GRIMM 13 more episodes in the 2016/17 season to wrap things up and give closure to its loyal fans, I am sure I won't miss the program once canceled. And speaking of television programs, Bud came home the other day with a DVD set of a cute program from long ago, about a Canadian Royal Mounted Police living in Chicago and his sidekick, Diefenbaker [1/2 wolf; pronounced DEEF en bacher]. I will always remember the 'dog'...he was my favorite character with such a personality!! DUE SOUTH, we're watching them now.
I also watched Purple Rain while catching up on laundry Saturday afternoon. Sad Prince died at such a young age.
For the most part, no, I remained disappointed. The two part finale was a bit far fetched...yet, even tho NBC has given GRIMM 13 more episodes in the 2016/17 season to wrap things up and give closure to its loyal fans, I am sure I won't miss the program once canceled. And speaking of television programs, Bud came home the other day with a DVD set of a cute program from long ago, about a Canadian Royal Mounted Police living in Chicago and his sidekick, Diefenbaker [1/2 wolf; pronounced DEEF en bacher]. I will always remember the 'dog'...he was my favorite character with such a personality!! DUE SOUTH, we're watching them now.I also watched Purple Rain while catching up on laundry Saturday afternoon. Sad Prince died at such a young age.
I have lost interest in NCIS since Ziva left the show. I guess I'll have to watch the finale to find out how it ended. Hope DiNozzo is a better dad than his own was. :-)
ReplyDeleteI never cared that much for Ziva...her ego got in the way for me.
Deletewhen i was age 10 to about 16 i loved all things Royal Candian Mounted Police. I wanted one. ha ha
ReplyDeleteyou know how much you love birds? well that is how i feel about cows... i LOVE these cow pics... made me feel happy. glad you stopped to get them. Now i need help up off the floor from looking at your Read My Lips. I LOVE it.. or maybe hate it? just to funny for words. your artistic ability is something i wish i had.
LOL....He has the kinda face you can scribble and it still looks like him.
DeleteAha, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police lover hmmmm? Uniforms for me. ANY uniform.
Beautiful scenery around your way. Loved seeing the cows, especially the calf looking back at you. The flowers were beautiful with their little visitors. I don’t think I have ever seen a heron perched on the top of a house like that. Beautiful and dramatic skies. And as for “Read My Lips”, well, you are one talented lady. It is spot on and it made me laugh, thank you for that. I have only watched GRIMM a few times, it did not grab me. I stopped watching NCIS but did read about the ending. I stopped watching after Diva(?) left the show. Maybe I’ll catch up with the re-runs. NCIS New Orleans seems a good show and I liked the characters. I am not sure why I stopped watching that one too. When it was on I loved Due South and loved the Mounty and his dog :) I agree about Prince, very sad! Well, I will finish off by wishing you a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt was meant to create a bit of belly laughter...glad it worked for you. Thanks Denise...for ALL your kind words.
DeleteGolly gee that Heron is very well balanced on those long legs..wonder if he practices Yoga!
ReplyDeleteTexas must have had 2 years worth of rain since last fall. You all must be saturated. We have rain today thanks to Bonnie.
DiNozzio aka Michael Weatherly had a new show this fall call Bull. He is a doctor Supposedly it loosely based on Dr. Phil which I don't watch. We'll see how it does.
Happy Memorial Weekend
Hugs Madi and Cecilia
I read that about Tony...I don't think it'll do much and be dropped all too quickly. Everyone is gonna expect DiNozzo [like all the cast from Friends]...Indeed we've had buckets of rain this year. Don't know which is worse, the drought we had before or this?
DeleteHi Anni, I LOVE your newest profile photo. I think you would make an awesome neighbor ;) I am catching up after many weeks of ill woes pitching me hither and yonder. Your Great Blue Heron is wonderful as are the images of the cattle. While I have visited, I also checked out your Broad winged Hawk...stunning birds, aren't they!!! Have a lovely weekend, and take good care~
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary....I'm happy to have you stop by. Hope you're feeling a bit better and getting plenty of needed rest for healing.
DeleteBTW LOVE the Owls at the top. Is that one of those for adults colouring pages? Very pretty~
ReplyDeleteNah...it's just free clipart from Google searching.
DeleteWell I have been around sage brush my whole life and I didn't know that it could bloom. Such a nature nerd I am right? The herons are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteNah....it's really a sage BUSH...not brush. Different.
DeleteI love some good cow pics! I rarely watch tv anymore. Just can't find anything that interests me.
ReplyDeleteMe too Michelle. On BOTH parts of your comment.
DeleteYou have a great collection of photos here today! I love cow pics too.
ReplyDeleteI saw the finale of NCIS. I wonder what they'll do with it next year. I'll miss DiNozzo, and we also thought Ziva had an attitude.
Oh yes.....to me she was quite spoiled, an egotist, and a bit annoying.
DeleteI'm really enjoying the rain. I wish it would rain all summer. Medina Lake got a lot I hear and that is so good because we saw it down to a puddle. Of course I don't relish seeing people having to be rescued and their homes damaged. Enjoy your Memorial Day tomorrow and Good Bless the people who served our country.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula...hope you're having a good holiday too.
DeleteFirst : I like your drawing! :)
ReplyDeleteAnt the images of the sky are fantastic!
Lovely rural scenes of the cows. And I love the heron against your skies. You are a talented artist, Anni. Great drawing of "read my lips"
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo.
DeleteYour purple sage is lovely! We have - or HAD - two bushes but one died this year! I love how they bloom when it rains! You have such a good eye for seeing all he beauty around you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda....I like the purple blossoms but the fragrance isn't much to like. LOL
DeleteI wish I was brave enough to pull off the side of the road to take pictures. I always think about it and want to but never do.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your drawing. That face just cracks me up
Well, this area has a pretty wide shoulder to pull off, but the trucking traffic isn't all that safe. I wasn't out of my car for LONG. LOL Thanks Ann
DeleteYou covered a lot in this blog! Your drawing is great! Sorry, but do NOT like the Grimm's tales done this way. Old authentic Grimm stories are my treasures. There is way more in them than most people understand. Switched to NCIS New Orleans now and like it very much.
ReplyDeleteWell, Grimm FAIRYTALES are good too. But the program I think isn't really supposed to be 'true' in that sense. Oh yes, I too like NCISNO...it's got one good character...LaSalle. lol
DeleteThanks Ms. G
The heron on the widows walk is wonderful; glad you looked up. He has quite the perch. Looks pretty around your area this time of year -- hope you haven't experienced any of the terrible rains.
ReplyDeleteI think you could be a political cartoonist -- I'm thinking those guys might be the only ones who are really happy about the way this election is shaping up -- all three candidates are highly caricaturable (I just made that word up). Personally I am sick about it.
The phrase 'grassy knoll' still conjures up sad memories for me. (I remember that I didn't know what a 'knoll' was when the assassination happened, so I had to look it up. (We have big mountains in the Pacific Northwest, not knolls and we hadn't traveled yet back then!)
The primaries, the soon to be nomination, and then the campaigning this time 'round is gonna be a big farce I predict. Just hope that the RNC will NOT go into a brokered convention and split the party.
DeleteThanks Sallie.
I'm not sure what you meant with the 'assissination' tho.
The "grassy knoll" where they first thought the shooter was when JFK was assassinated in Dallas.
DeleteAhhhhhhh, okay. Thanks for explaining I pondered over this for quite some time.
DeleteHello Anni, I love the cows and the herons. I will miss DiNozzo on NCIS. Your cartoon drawing of Trump is so funny, so like him with his big mouth! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
DeleteGorgeous nature photography of critters and nature's beauty ~
ReplyDeleteQuite the caricature of Trump ~ that is how I see him ~ a 'joker' ~
Thanks Carol.
DeleteLove your cartoon - what a gift you have to pick out salient features.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I miss Due South too.
We get everything two or three years after things finish for you. I'm waiting for the Mentalist series 5 and later. They keep looping the first four.
What excitement with those huge birds on the roof.
I don't think I've ever watched the Mentalist...maybe just previews. lol
DeleteThanks for visiting Joanna.
Lovely shots! Those herons are fun.
ReplyDelete...one of my favorite shorebirds! Thanks Fiona.
DeleteWhat a terrific caricature.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
DeleteThose Herons look so majestic on their posts. Very nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam...loved seeing your turnstone also!!
DeleteLove the Heron photos!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week!
Lea
Thanks Lea.
DeleteI love NCIS but being in the UK means we get to watch it at odd times. I am looking forward to seeing the final few of this present series
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Well, I hope I didn't spoil it for you then...but of course there is always the internet that tells all too. Have you ever checked out NCIS online? You may not have to wait so long. I dunno.
DeleteI love your photos. You did an excellent job capturing the herons. I hope you are well and the rain has passed in Texas.
ReplyDeleteFor the most part in OUR area for now, the rains are only sporadic. But some areas of the state are still in flood stage and MORE rains.
DeleteThanks Brenda.
I haven't watched either of those shows, but the drawing and the photos are wonderful....Michelle
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle.
DeleteWow, you covered a lot in one post! The drawing is excellent.
ReplyDeleteI try to cover ALL subjects in one post so I only have to blog once a week...gives me time to play and visit blogs too. Easier that way.
DeleteThanks Linda.
love the herons perched atop! we've had lots of rain, again. poor folks flooding...
ReplyDeleteThank you Ms. T!
Deleteoh i love those cows! wow, you are a really talented artist!
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches Tanya.
DeleteWhat wonderful shots of the Herons on the Widows outlook. Very cool sky shots too. - I was rather disappointed in the NCIS finale as I didn't think they needed to kill of Ziva. Who knows I've heard the actor say he'll do guest spots on the show & in TV people who have supposedly died often reappear.
ReplyDeleteI personally think there was quite a bit of tensions behind the scenes...but I'm never right in assuming....what's the rule #? LOL Thanks Ida.
DeleteOops I forgot that your cartoon drawing was amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks again!!
DeleteI SO enjoyed this post! wonderful pictures! love the bee on the flower! and your caricature is just amazing! have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Jandi.
DeleteAnni we just wanted to check in to see how you are all doing with all the rain.
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you
Hugs madi and mom
We're getting a bit moldy!! How 'bout you and your area with Bonnie?
DeleteGreat series.
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteHello Anni, back to thank you for linking up with Today's Flowers. It also gave me a second chance to look at all your lovely photos. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again Denise...thank you for hosting.
DeleteThe Texas Sage Bush is pretty! Love the GBH, too! Sad to see DiNozzo written out. At least they didn't kill him off like so many others who left the show.
ReplyDeleteThanks patti
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