Some disappointments yet God shines through!

 We have been awaiting the results of my brother's targeted biopsy. They are in: he does have prostate cancer.

The good news is that this cancer is slow moving. He will meet with the doctor specialists and choose a treatment plan. The other good news is that God will direct his path. I trust in that.

The other disappointment is that my one remaining camera is on the fritz. (I must look up the origin of that phrase! So if I have photos, they will come from my phone, at least until the Olympus is fixed.

The other good news is that the 24 hour prayer vigil for prisoners in Albuquerque went well. I felt a peace and joy while praying for my scheduled time. I don't normally enjoy praying on cue, but this time, the prayers felt directed and very much received.

Now let's see what photos might be worthy of sharing.

Well, they say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I'm there! Somehow, my saved pictures are in some mystery universe. Suffice it to say, the most excitement in recent times is my meteor views, and none of those is documented with my camera. My little Olympus TG-4 just isn't designed for astronomical photos. But I have seen over 900 meteors since I started counting. You will just have to take my word for that. 

And have a great week. We are having rain. Of course we are! This is supposed to be the best night to capture Orionid meteors. I am thankful that I have seen as many meteors as I have; and I will be able to go back to bed for some more snooze.

God sat down

 A friend was recently discussing with his father whether God could actually sit down and solve problems with humans. I do feel that God is present; not too sure how He sits down when He is Spirit! But I'm ok either way, as long as He communicates with us, His people!

Lots of meteor sightings recently. We have moved into the Orionids apparently (as predicted...how do they know?!) Nice meteors, some really clear. I am still debating whether  the cost of an astronomy camera would be worth the cost. Not for meteor viewing, though. By the time you see the meteor through your lens, it's gone. Video would be required, I'm thinking. So that's the reason you won't see any meteors in my posts, even though I may see some in the early morning hours.

Nene geese. I have begun thinking of them as Nay-Neigh. That's just how I roll. When you are retired, you will have time to play with words, too. Hopefully.

Stilt. This one was really upset with me and kept trying to tell me so!

A shorebird that never got close enough so that I could even hope to i.d. it.

A group of Coots.

She likes to watch me leave. Not sure how to take that.

I do like the freckles on her chest.

A pair of pooches I met on the walk. The white part Pitbull was deaf. Apparently, being a white dog sometimes mean your hearing gets compromised.

Lizard for you know who. Sat still for the pix too!

If you are not already turned onto meteor viewing, get on out there and look toward Orion when it's really dark. Much fun. And thanks for reading.

The heat begins

 I was bemoaning the heat today and glanced at my tablet, only to find it was 85 degrees! No wonder I was hot!!

Moon

Pretty purple clouds

Finally got in the water again, with my friend. We were treated to two seals, one a baby!

Cornet fish

Above, Rock Mover Wrasse. I think I was using the wrong exposure, so didn't get great definition.

3 Spot Damsel

Rock Mover again. I pay close attention to them, as they are sometimes harassing the fishies.

Trunk fish

Raccoon Butterfly fish

Moorish Idol

Hawkfish

Snoozing on the beach.

Before the hills near Kekaha dry out.

I hadn't thought of these wheels of hay since Texas.

Little butterfly

Crown flowers

These flowers reminded me of a billowing dancing dress.

Lantana

This moth looks like wood, non?

Had an indoor visit from a lizard. Here you go, Alex! An early birthday present.

I am a bit nervous about the approaching heat of summer, but am somewhat comforted (and cooled) by star gazing in the night. And tomorrow morning, 5:40 a.m., the International Space Station will be passing overhead. And the Lyrid Meteor shower has already started, peaking on 4/21 and 4/22. I have seen 6 in the past two days. Go God!!