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Osprey Chick Tally For 2022

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Mike Slickster

A disturbing, new trend exists along a stretch of the Delaware River at which a yearly census of ospreys’ nests, its adults and progeny is conducted by this birding enthusiast. Compared to the past many seasons, 2022 yielded significantly less … Continue reading →

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Settled In For The Long Haul

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Mike Slickster

I had been in the process of moving out of Andalusia to a new place known to me as my studio. Finally all settled in and quite enjoying meself, I find the digs to be charming. The flat is in … Continue reading →

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¿Qué pasa?

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Mike Slickster

Bless me, most noble one, oh god of the blogosphere; for almost a year has passed since my last tirade. I’ve been lazy and empty-headed without any motivation, nor desire, to post any elucidations. Having been going through a series … Continue reading →

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Suffering From Writer’s Block

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Mike Slickster

Tonight’s dilemma is what to write in this week’s essay. We can talk about the weather, as spring is in season, and temperatures have taken a turn for the warmer. Just noticed that one can type the verb “Have” with … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Mike Slickster

Was sitting on that bank of sand, watching the Delaware River and full Snow Moon flow this evening. Thought for sure the clouds would be obscuring the view, as a couple of storms are passing through this weekend. It cleared … Continue reading →

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So How Did Your Day Go?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Slickster

I should have known it was going to be a bad day when: I broke the yokes while cracking eggs open to fry for breakfast, preferring them to be sunny-side up. While attempting to make my morning cup of Joe, … Continue reading →

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Ode To The ’80s

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Mike Slickster

Been feeling under the weather lately. Not that I have COVID-19—I don’t think so—no fever, chills, aching muscles, loss of taste or appetite, but just a common change-of-season cold. Stayed indoors during our first winter storm on Wednesday, went out … Continue reading →

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Going to California

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Mike Slickster

On this past Thursday, 10th December, my dad would have been 103 years old. Talk about my feeling older than dirt, for I’m around 40 years behind him, not wanting to reveal my age. He passed away in 2006 and … Continue reading →

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Losing it!

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Slickster

Lost my Fitbit in the woods the other day while hiking around, attempting to capture a Pulitzer prize-winning photograph, or any prize-winning photo for that matter. I remember exactly where it happened. Seems like I’ve been trying to lose it … Continue reading →

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It Is What It Is

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Mike Slickster

At the end of the day, it is what it is, which are two of the most overused phrases in our vernacular today. My gut feeling is that we should hit the ground running and remain on the same page … Continue reading →

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Osprey Chick Tally For 2022

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So How Did Your Day Go?

Ode To The ’80s

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