Happy Festivus

“Now And Then ” The Beatles (2023)

The Beatles will always be The Beatles.
A wonderful swan song. Is it their last?
It says so much.
As my son said this proves John was a master.
Interestingly my son is the only other person I know personally that appreciates The Beatles as much as I do.

Steller’s Jay

One source states it is the only jay west of the Rockies with a crest. That information needs to be updated. Have observed Blue jays in Oregon and they possess a crest.

Minecraft Live

Are you watching Minecraft Live on YouTube? Have you voted for the new mob?

#Minecraft #MinecraftLive #Vote #Mob

One-Year Association of Drug Possession Law Change With Fatal Drug Overdose in Oregon and Washington | Toxicology | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network

This cohort study examines the rates of fatal drug overdose in Oregon and Washington 1 year after implementation of policy changes eliminating or lower criminal
— Read on jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2809867

Trio

A trio of Columbia black-tailed deer that frequents our neighborhood. The day before two were caught on our trail camera while the third passed through the backyard.

Hidden carbon: Fungi and their ‘necromass’ absorb one-third of the carbon emitted by burning fossil fuels every year

New research about underground fungal filaments suggests these networks store a vast amount of carbon. All the more reason to preserve them.
— Read on theconversation.com/hidden-carbon-fungi-and-their-necromass-absorb-one-third-of-the-carbon-emitted-by-burning-fossil-fuels-every-year-206674

Farming Challenges

Started watching The Hatcher Family Dairy on Disney+. Having worked on my uncle’s cattle ranch for several summers during high school, studied zoology in uni, worked in a zoo for 27 years and know how tough a time family farms are having such programs are very interesting. Farming is important and a very trying way of life.

https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-hatcher-family-dairy/4HlsQoq3Jgsb

https://www.hatcherfamilydairy.com

Pelicans Going South

For approximately 15 minutes observed nearly one thousand brown pelicans flying south along Oregon’s North Coast. They were heading into a fairly strong headwind on their way south for the winter. Quite an exciting sight. (27 Sep 23)

Silver Seas

Another wonderful day strolling along the strand this afternoon.

Windy, high waves and sunshine.