Oakfield Farm

Next, we were shown the most common and poisonous snakes in rural areas and what to do if someone gets bitten. Next was the sheep herding and shearing demonstration. We were shown how the sheep dogs worked and how to shear the sheep. ... Continue reading

Corn Snakes

These are snakes with a very good temper, and they are very easy to keep in an enclosure. Their adult size will usually be between 4 to 6 feet, and they have a very slender body type. The “original” corn snake has a black and white ... Continue reading

Yosemite National Park (Part II)

Also, we saw a small black snake and a big black lizard with a blue chin. Crazy. Day 3 - Lima Bean Lake, ~1 mile north of Long Meadow I was really slow and tired on the trail today. The beautiful Echo Valley (just past Lake Merced) ... Continue reading

theretrofetus @ 2008-10-06T01:24:00

In his pain and desperation, he imagines he sees her shape in a black rock, in a shadow, and in a cave entrance, but each vision turns out to be a cruel tease. A bull appears and, despite Grendel's screams, comes charging at him, ... Continue reading

"President Bartlett" (from West Wing) talks to Obama

You were raised by a single mother on food stamps — where does a guy with eight houses who was legacied into Annapolis get off calling you an elitist? And by the way, if you do nothing else, take that word back. Elite is a good word, ... Continue reading

Current List Webkinz Pets

Name, Special Item, Special Food, Month Released, Retired/Seasonal, Lil’Kinz. Pig, Fortune Telling Pig, Mud Burger, April 2005, No, Yes. Cow, Milk Truck, Candy Grass, April 2005, No, Yes. Black Bear, Cave Bed, Honey Bee Roast ... Continue reading

Thus Heard Goliath

I was the bull and the snake I had slain, I was the rain on my face, I was the mud on the ground, I was the sun in the sky, I was the man Goliath. All was one, but I cannot explain the feeling any more than I can explain colour to a ... Continue reading

chop house omaha nebraska

Beginning with the starters, Blanca offers moderately priced finger foods such as Heirloom Wisconsin Black Popcorn with finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and Truffle Salt, Truffled French Fries with Black Truffle Mayonnaise, ... Continue reading

AT LEAST TV’S PRESIDENT BARTLET CAN TELL THE “REAL TRUTH”

Copyright G.Ater 2008. Gary is also a Feature Writer for American Chronicle On-Line Magazine. Many of the items shown on this "Common Sense" Blog will also appear on the American Chronicle Magezine at: http://commonsense-gater.blogspot.com/ Continue reading

Ssssssnakes!!!

Reddish-orange markings along the sides are common. Extreme variations occur, such as melanism- an all black form found in some isolated populations. Excellent swimmers, these snakes will eat frogs and fish, as well as worms and ... Continue reading