Here's a
blue tailed skink. His tail is blue to attract predators. The predator will grab the tail and it will drop off allowing the skink to escape under a rock or debris.
Here's a
wild cosmos in my garden. I was truly surprised when I noticed this flower peeking behind a three foot shrub in my garden. All the other wild cosmos seeds I planted were about eight to twelve inches tall. This one kept growing taller and taller searching for the sun.
The historic floods spawned by
Hurricane Harvey have most of America focused on Texas residents affected by this disaster. I am heartened by the public and private volunteers from near and far who have brought their boats to help rescue people and pets from the rising waters. The trauma of the devastation will take months, years, even decades to recover. For far too many their only solace will be their resilience and will to survive.
To donate to help those affected, here is a link to the
American Red Cross,
Samaritan's Purse. Before donating do research to be sure the organization is a reputable one. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I love that you have provided a link for support. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks, the Red Cross is always a good one, and I saw recently the Samaritan's Purse was one of the first charities with shrink wrapped kits for survivors already delivered.
ReplyDeleteYes, surviving has become a way of life for many in Houston, Corpus, Rockport...and now on to Louisianna. Harvy won't be a name that is given to many babies born this year!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, I don't think I've ever known anyone named Harvey.
DeleteThe boat brigade has been a joy.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, I just can't imagine that much water in such a huge city, so very sad.
DeleteThanks Linda, for mentioning what's going on here in Texas. It truly is a terrible disaster, and is getting sadder by the day. The aftermath of this is just dreadful. Up in Austin we only got heavy rains and winds, some flooding and power outages, but very minor, compared to Houston and surrounding areas. So many folks in Austin are heading down there to help. I have friends in many parts of Houston, some who managed to get out before the storm hit, but some who are still there, with water in their houses, with flooded streets in their entire neighborhoods. A lot of people have made it to Austin and are being sheltered here. The community has turned out to get clothing and other supplies to them as quickly as possible. There are donation places everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, The Red Cross is probably the best and safest way to donate much needed funds.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I think all of american is thinking of the folks in Texas and Louisiana and wanting to help in any way they can, stay safe.
DeleteHarvey certainly has caused much havoc...hurricanes, like our cyclones down this way, don't discriminate.
ReplyDeleteSo sad for those who have been affected by its destructive path.
Hi Lee, thanks, I have recently read that red cross is not the charity to support, local is always better.
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