Great Hurdling Hurricanes! September 13, 2018
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Nature, Word Play.comments closed
Hurricanes are no laughing matter.
Florence is packing a punch as she heads for the mid-Atlantic coast.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, and DC are bracing for her arrival. Each has declared a state of emergency.
Thousands are fleeing the coastline for higher ground. People are boarding up homes and stocking supplies.
Etc.
Having gone through an evacuation last fall due to Hurricane Irma, I sense the increasing stress and tension as we watch and wait for landfall.
Although hurricanes are no laughing matter, the following image of Florence’s approach amused me, providing me with some much needed stress relief:
As Hurricane Florence hurdled towards the East Coast, its final destination remains uncertain, but North Carolinians who appear to be in the storm’s path were taking few chances.
Hurdle ~ to leap over a barrier or obstacle in a race
Hurtle ~ to move rapidly or forcefully
Since Florence is NOT a track star, I expect the journalist meant to say “As Hurricane Florence hurtles towards the East Coast . . .”
Then, again, maybe she knew we all needed a good laugh.
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The Return of the Panther? September 13, 2018
Posted by nrhatch in Animals, Nature, Sustainable Living.comments closed
This video captures some amazing footage of the Florida Panther, including an unexpected encounter with a volunteer on the boardwalk in Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary:
It also highlights the benefits of preserving the panther and its habitat for future generations.
To learn more: The Florida Panther
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Spirit Lights The Way 