The Extreme Heat Warnings for today, tomorrow, & Wednesday have been expanded to the lower Maryland and Virginia Eastern Shore for peak afternoon heat indices around 110 F. The western Piedmont & MD Beaches remain in a Heat Advisory as heat indices likely stay below 110 F there.

Sammy and the Magnolia tree 💚

Honey Mushrooms based upon Google Image Search- these appeared after the Weeping Willow died. I was heartbroken when I realized the tree was dead when it didn't green up this spring. Any suggestions?

Well the honey mushroms disappeared overnight I suppose to deer 🦌

Another day of extreme heat expected Wednesday. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Take precautions.

The ‘dog days’ of summer get their name due to their association with the Dog Star, Sirius, found in the constellation Canis Major. The first visible rising of Sirius occurs during the hot stretch from early July to early September. Woof.

Dune

I'm begging everyone who hasn't yet to read this book. The premise, about a man living in an infinite house, is terrifically inventive, and it goes in a direction you don't expect. No other living author writes with such a keen sense of horror & beauty. The book of the decade.

This book is very intense and brought me to tears 🙏

When she was just 26 Florence Merriam wrote the first guide to birding with binoculars in 1889. And she slipped in this incredible feminist gem:

Next time you enjoy clear, clean waters, thank a mussel! These freshwater-filtering friends play a special role in keeping the environment healthy, so it's a serious concern that 300 species of freshwater mussels are among the most vulnerable animals in North America. 📷 USFWS

Mid-August marks the start of fall migration for millions of monarchs! Now through mid-November, these butterflies will travel during the day and roost in trees at night. You may see anywhere from a few to hundreds taking a break along the way. 📷 Mike Budd/USFWS

Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025 🎀

My parents working on their Lego sets!

An artist named Monica Raven made this with my poem "Instructions for Having a Soul," and I love it.

Actions have consequences 🤣 I hope all the chatgpt folks do this.

I've been out since 10:45 am Chesterfield County Virginia. As of 7 pm still SOS. The United States is a sitting duck to foreign attacks against our infrastructure. I'm getting a backup phone thru a 2nd carrier + a house land line 📞 and whatever else I need #VerizonOutage

This need to be implemented across all colleges. I've put 3 kids through college n the 1st yr is mandatory dorms n the cost is $$$ n short term. That's why you hear of dumpster divers after dorm move out. They dive n resell. Giving back to incoming freshmen is better, less waste!