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Marty’s photo of the day #2971: Today is part four of my four-part series, “Inside Deb’s Lavender Patch.” Today’s critter took a bit of research to learn what it is. Is it a butterfly? Is it a moth? No, it’s a silver-spotted skipper! Thanks to Deb for the ID. Should anything else interesting show up […]
Well it happened: Donald Trump has officially offered his thoughts and prayers for this weekend’s mass shooting victims. And as you know, prominent Christians, such as Pat Robertson and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, have publicly stated that Trump was “God’s choice” for president—and millions of conservative Christians have agreed. If Trump was indeed sent by God, […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2970: Today is part three of my four-part series, “Inside Deb’s Lavender Patch.” This was originally a three-part series, but I added an additional segment when another colorful creature paid a visit to Deb’s patch. In fact, with all the biological diversity around our house, I can’t rule out another […]
After each mass shooting in America, Republicans offer thoughts and prayers. After each Republican prayer session, God answers, “I gave you Australia as an example of how to stop mass shootings. Follow them and they will go away.” Republicans respond, “I can’t quite hear you God. But I think you said we need more high-capacity […]
It’s time to stop treating the Second Amendment like the Bible, where leaders conveniently interpret it to match their political viewpoint. The United States has endured two major mass shootings in 24 hours, and neither shooter was a member of a “well-regulated militia.” Republicans, conservative Christians, and Donald Trump all claim to be pro-life, but […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2969: Today is part two of my three-part series, “Inside Deb’s Lavender Patch.” Did you know that there are 28 species of bee in Montana? Of course, since President KKKlueless sees bees as a “liberal insect,” he is doing his best to reduce their numbers in Montana and everywhere else. […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2968: Today I’m starting a three-part series called “Inside Deb’s Lavender Patch.” My favorite butterflies, the pine whites, are at their peak this week, with thousands flying around our house. In the summer, I move my office to the front porch, where I always have music playing. Although I know […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2967: As I was finishing up the Costa Rica chapter in my second book, Endangered Edens: Exploring the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica, the Everglades, and Puerto Rico, I had to pick one of two Hecale longwing butterfly photos. This is the shot that got cut. Thinking about it […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2965: Many of my photo of the day posts are as big of a surprise to me as they are to you. On my hard drive, I have many thousands of photos I’ve taken over the years. Generally I post fairly recent pictures, but some days, like today, I have […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2964: It’s a big world out there when you’re a little lizard! (Photographed in Costa Rica)
Marty’s photo of the day #2963: This raven photo is from a few years ago, during one of my early morning hikes, on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico.
Marty’s photo of the day #2962: Melissa Etheridge was incredible last night. Deb and I had seen her two years ago at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with Pat Benatar. That was a fine show. However, outdoor multi-headliner shows tend to focus on the greatest hits. Last night, at the Wilma, it was just her and her […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2961: Okay, this is not the prettiest photo I’ve ever posted, but I think you’ll appreciate it more when you read this short excerpt from the Borneo chapter of my first book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents. (So you know: Stephen grew up in the rainforest and […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2960: Yagua boys on an Amazon River tributary, having a blast, trying to “accidentally” capsize their dugout in the wake of our boat.
Marty’s photo of the day #2959: I’m watching Robert Mueller testify in front of the House of Representatives this morning. Do Republicans have no shame? (That was a rhetorical question.) While I watch the proceedings, I’ll leave this monkey frog to watch you. (Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru)
Marty’s photo of the day #2958: I photographed this bullet ant in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. According to multiple studies, the bullet ant is the most venomous insect in the world, and it delivers the world’s most painful sting. If you’ve read my first book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents, you […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2957: Last night Deb and I were reminiscing about how much fun we had working on the Europe chapter for my first book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents. We explored Spain, France, Switzerland, and Andorra, without any real plans. We had no GPS, no hotel reservations—just a […]
This morning I was reading about the Apollo 11 moon landing and how Richard Nixon had wanted to have dinner with the astronauts before lift-off (an event canceled because of worries that the president could expose the astronauts to unwanted germs). That story led me to imagine what Donald KKKlueless would have done if he […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2956: This anaconda photo appears in my first book, “Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents.” Oh, and the anaconda bit me after I took this shot. It wasn’t a serious bite, but it did draw blood and let me know that she didn’t appreciate me photographing her on […]
