Oddball Observations

  Get the bird books! We've got a new species! It resembles the Cowbirds that frequent our back yard but this one appears to have a blin...

  I know I'm growing old. After all, I was born in 1940. But apparently that word has gotten out. I received what I would call a "s...

  Banana Bread (with Walnuts and Coconut). First cut. Delish! The coconut gives it an added kick. (Mark Bittman's recipe)

  To those of you who join me in being confused about what day it is, it's Friday. Once again. And I and my crack team of humorologists ...

  Chili's calls it a Caribbean Salad. Judy calls it "Mmmmmmmmm".

  And a hard rain's a-gonna fall.

 The birds that visit our back yard are a constant source of pleasure and ofttimes amusement. For example, this sequence involving one of th...