Wednesday, July 31, 2019

July Bids A Humid Adieu

Adieu
To you
July
Less than10 hours left
Of temp & humid heft
Perhaps another shower
As rising air will power
Evaporation toward condensation
Releasing heat driving the conflagration
Toward cloud bursting precipitation
And, on Earth, a cooling sensation
Time, always onward pressing
Will soon be confessing
To the future
At the suture
Of July
And August

A bit of a shaky day
Mag. 6.6 just made Vanuatu sway
But the movement was deep down
So, no tsunami coming a'roun'
Kamchatka, El Salvador & Greece
All with shaky Earth energy release
TX & OK fracking just won't cease
So, quakes continue to rattle the peace
Plate just gonna keep drifting
Long as we got mid-ocean rifting
And quakes
From all that shifting
Hope your location
Is not having Earth locomotion!

I was a day off on the New Moon
It's actually tonight soon
Before we move into August
Either night finding it was a bust
Waxing crescent hard to see until
The 5th when it gives Spica a thrill
Jupiter & Saturn still dominate
Even before dark Jupiter looks great
Stay cool & dry
But, check out the sky
And, your planet
Today On Earth!

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Thoughts On A Better Grid

💡
Your electric hookup connects to the GRID
Likely, passively consuming instead
Of being a grid producer, too
How could that happen to you??
It's actually pretty easy to produce
Because sunlight on silicon will induce
Electrons to start to flow
That's electricity, ya know!
A few solar panels on your roof
A meter inside to show the proof
Of what happens when you flip a switch
Your "bill" goes down, just a titch
What if we all were producers
I bet we'd also become reducers
We'd all use less power to live
And, that just might give
Us all a much better chance
To live, love, sing & dance
On a cooler, greener planet.

It's a fairly warm world today
Report: change is on the way
A cool front's still creeping east
Likely to park, start a cloud feast
Over the Eastern seaboard
Leaking rain, sowing humid discord
By then we're into August
Really not much to adjust
Likely more heat and storms
Building toward hurricane swarms
In  early September
We all remember
Hurricanes!!🌪
Wind, rain and flood
Power loss and mud
Had your own solar cell array
Still be power coming your way
Auto-disconnect from the GRID
A few storage batteries you hid
To store your own power
With solar hot water, take a shower
Get a cold beer out of the fridge
Relax and maybe smile a smidge
Knowing all is ok
Even on a stormy day
Everyday On Earth!

Or we can let Dominion rule
Which leaves us all the fool
Having to deal with whatever they say
And, pay and pay and pay and pay
Always need another power & gas line
Produce our own, then they can whine
And, they will, so greedy
Stockholders for profit, so needy
Add a few more panels
Got all you need, don't need channels
To the GRID
Be nice to be rid
Living wild and free
Sustainably
On Earth!

Moon is New tonight🌑
Better chance for meteor sight
So much delight to see
If outside you be
Today On Earth!
🌎

Monday, July 29, 2019

Hot Like July!

After several days of dry & cool
We have been reminded of the rule
That as high pressure moves along
Southern air will come back strong
And, we have arrived there today
Heat & humidity back in play
But, it's what we expect from July
As that mid-summer month slides on by
But, it's only 90, not a 100 degrees
Likewise cooler here in the trees
But, just step out in the sun
You'll be blasted by a solar stun-gun
Another front is oozing our way
Clouds and showers by Wednesday
From a system that may hangout
Little rain's way better than a drought
But, come what may, we've little choice
Heat or rain, you're alive, rejoice!

Alaska & Cali have calmed down
But, Caribbean plate moving around
From Hispaniola to Virgin Isles
5.0 Panama quake down 6 miles
Indo-Australia plate collision
Asia-Pacific plates have decision
Fold up mountain or down to trench
Either way the Earth will wrench
And, twist, and break and moan
Release that energy; Earthquake zone!
Hang on Folks
There's more to come!

Got to get up early to catch the moon
But you could have a meteor swoon
Delta-Aquariids are about to peak
Got have a view of south if you seek
To catch a faint, fast shooting star
But after dark don't have to look too far
Bright Jupiter right there to see
Far outshines Scorpio's Antares
Not as bright but a steady golden dot
Ringed Saturn still above Teapot
That's Sagittarius, 1/2 man & horse
Don't see that, but teapot, Of course!
Wait till dark, prepare for mosquitoes
Hope for clear skies & wind to blow
You know you won't wait very long
For Earth to play a brand new song
Hope your personal planet tune
Brings a smile your way, real soon
Today On Earth!

Here's what every tomato grower
Wants to see
A Horn Worm eating no more
But, being eaten by wasp larvae






Saturday, July 27, 2019

Tomato Time

I seem to have fended off the deer
And, it has become quite clear
That summer tomato time is here🍅
From me that always draws a cheer
Had them in a bowl with lunch
Now dehydrating, got a bunch
In the freezer in a ziplock bag
To brighten up mid-winter drag
Cherries, Romas, basic Celebrity
Cherokee Purple, the best I see
I like peppers, zucchini & cucumber🥒
But, what I hope come September
Is that still ripening on the vine
My tomatoes will still be looking fine!
🍅

Just had a big ole quake off Japan
But, very deep, no evacuation plan
Magma oozes, mid-ocean ridges shake
Molten rock always ready to break
Through to the surface, then cool down
New crust forming all around
Most quakes are a natural thing
But, in Oklahoma from a human fling
Blowing up shale way down deep
Oilers deny any water pollution seep
Get their oil and natural gas
But can't sell salt water for cash
So, they drill even deeper down
To where ancient bedrock is found
Pump down the water, lubricating
Old faults, which slip, quakes a'waiting
Oily lawyers always deny
We're not to blame they always cry
But, other states have stopped the fracking
Soon no quakes or foundations cracking
Follow the lies that follow the money
Rich getting richer, all must be sunny
🌅But Sun, Earth, Moon don't care🌘
To them we're neither here nor there
Human hubris, growth & greed
Taking so much more than we need
Will we get it before it's too late
Keep farms & trees, stop the hate
So many people actually have a clue
We've got to keep battling through
Work together to refute the lies
Logic doesn't have to be a surprise
It's fairly hot outside today
But, still humidity held in sway
Another night to gaze at the stars
Dream of a world without wars
Summer Triangle at Saturn aims
Jupiter to west with brightness claims
Get out, check out your world
Nice summer day, give it a whirl
And, to make this day the best
Put a local tomato to the test
Yummmmmy
Today On Earth
🌎



Friday, July 26, 2019

A Fine July Friday

Three years ago today
Breyer dog came my way!
Now
Squirrels are romping in the yard
Big brown dog is napping hard
He'll get up and give 'em a run
But...not until this nap is done
Me, getting all set up for Medicare
With daChump, will it still be there?
Will the folks we have elected
Keep our world somewhat protected?
Hard to say with rampant greed
Not sure how next they will proceed
Locally, building houses, cutting trees
Ignoring our overwhelming pleas
To keep our homes in rural space
Continue to lie to our face
Heat wave water contained sediment
Their pipe line facing major impediment
Throwing our money after dreams
No plans or clues, so it seems
We will keep watching & prying
And, nail ya for your cheating & lying
Can't wait till January 2021
See daChump hauled out at gun
Point
To the joint
Take his golf clubs away
Locked up till his final day
Firing squad to put him away!
I'll sign up to send bullet his way!

Got onto a little tirade
So much slime, & they're getting paid
Let's get back to Earth
Just what is a fine day worth
Worth a walk, ride or stroll
Nice dry air makes me lose control
Lose control of my senses
Want to wander free of fences
Only a short walk so far
Longer coming, then to the bar?
It is Friday and while retired
Weekend does still get me fired
Up and ready to go out
See some friends, give a shout
Sounds like something a Holladay
Should consider exploring today

California back to shaking
Magnitude 4.7, rock a'quaking
Rest of planet fairly quiet
Japan, Indonesia, minor boundary riot
Oklahoma still fracking quakes
Get that oil, don't care what it takes
Cause with humans, it's about greed
More and more and more we "need"

Old Indian gave us a thought, his warning
American greed-heads thought it funny
Air, water, soil polluted, famines swarming
Then we'll discover you can't eat money!

Talk & smile, just don't tweet
Buy local to eat
And, have a lovely
Today on Earth



Thursday, July 25, 2019

What A Lovely Planet!

Today on Earth, so gentle and serene
Cool & dry, what a lovely scene
Earthquake list is very light
Except Italy, volcanoes not a fright
Last quarter moon sets in deep blue sky
Got a big brown dog always hanging by
Hummers slurping syrup, finches eating seed
Life so simple, hardly any need
But...
We know that's not true
Change waiting to shine on through
In Oklahoma still blowing up shale
Waste leaving pollution, earthquake trail
Magma moving plates, pressures never cease
Until the next big earthquake's release
Subduction causing melting, this we know
So, where on Ring will next mountain blow
And, even though today is so nice
Warming temps rapidly melting ice
Human population continues to expand
Cut down trees, get blowing sand
Keep building bombs instead of schools
Economy strong from shopping? Such fools
Here at home we have a moron "in charge"
UK joined into ego-maniac barrage
Each listening to what we want to hear
Another's ideas cause such fear
Well, fellow Earthlings just remember
Moon pics remind us we're each a member
Of the Earthing club
No other place we can sub
We might return to moon or visit Mars
But, we've got one place among the stars
Earth
Place of our birth
And, again, for what it's worth
Our sweet planet doesn't care
Just neither here nor there
If we are here or not
If it's cold or if it's hot
Just gotta follow the rules
Adapt, Migrate or Die, you fools
Fungi, Bacteria, Dinosaur, Man
We want to stay, need a better plan
Breed, eat, buy & bomb less
Keep beliefs personal, don't profess
Hop on a bike
Wander Earth, take a hike
Smile when you greet
Everyone you meet
We're all in this together
Gonna be a change in the weather
And, long term, climate
You know I'm gonna rhyme it
Enjoy!
Today On Earth!!



Wednesday, July 24, 2019

A Hint Of Fall!

What a refreshing change
Molecules slow to rearrange
Less energy, moving slow
And, what we have to show
Is delightful coolness
With a thought to now dress
Warmer! But not much
We are still very much in touch
With Summer!

Fairly quiet earthquake day
Pacific/Australian plate some sway
Mid-Atlantic ridge with a move
Must be lava oozing in that groove
California has calmed down
Recently, San Andreas going to town
Hawaii still no volcano action
But, that is little satisfaction
After the big blow last year
Burned up roads & houses dear
We'll see what's on this weeks list
But, tomorrow, USGS insists

Today is last quarter moon
Rise at 1:00am, set hour past noon
Air should be clear to check evening sky
Jupiter, Saturn you should spy
Scorpio, Sagittarius, Summer Triangle
Opposite upside down Dipper dangle
Lovely day, get on out
No heat or humidity to cause a pout
Enjoy today, dream of Fall
Really the time till then is small
Before that happens, will be more heat
Enjoy the summer time, it's sweet
Especially
Today On Earth!

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Rain & Cool: Heat Wave Shattered!!

The chaotic planet has a rule
Heat will be followed by cool
Canadian air, from the north above
Has given the nasty heat the shove
And bonus, we've gotten gentle rain
Cool, cloudy relief, no way to complain
Over an inch of rain right here
Re-greened the world, that is clear
Later, the front will clear VA
Cool, dry air headed our way
Rest of the week is looking fine
Perhaps previewing fall, first sign!

Big brown dog not big on rain
Water in creek or pond, no complain
But, when it's falling from the sky
He'll pass a trip outside right on by
That is, until I go out
Then there is no doubt
He's coming along
Tail a'wagging the inner dog song
Met the big guy 3 years ago TODAY
At a friend's 60th birthday
Knew of one other on July 23rd
But, as on now, I've since heard 
Of three others, one born just today!
Dad's tomorrow, Mom's was yesterday
Happy Birthdays to all born this week
(And, so you know, your sign is Cancer
Because our nearby star is a dancer
And, just shimmied into the new sign
Last Saturday! All is still fine
To distant stars pay no mind
They have near zero effect
On your life, 'tis a fact)
But, to all born today
I wish a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎂

California's faults still quite shaky
A magnitude 4.2 will wakey
You right up
Even spill your coffee cup
All along that big ole state
Pressure release can't seem to wait
Other quakes along Earth boundary zones
Iran, Japan & Indonesia
Ecuador, Peru with Earth seizures
Even waaaay south on mid-ocean ridge
Magma shoving Earth a smidge
Below the surface or in atmosphere
Everyday it is quite clear
This planet is a wild place to be
You should get out and have a see
Today on Earth!!




Sunday, July 21, 2019

Still Cookin' Hot!

The heat's still cranking today
But, cooler air's not too far away
With 60's & 70's in upper mid-west
Hopes to bring rain and a rest
From this monster, sizzlin' heat
Coming 80's will be a treat
Hang on!

That's what Shane Lowry's done
Now Ireland's favorite son
British Open he's just won
No one else even made a run

Earthquakes still got Cali in sway
San Andreas quakes ain't going away
Shaky in Greece, China & Easter Isle, too
Rest of the Ring, still a shaky crew
Oklahoma unusually quiet
Maybe they stopped the fracking riot
In the heart of the USA
You know there ain't no way!

Our star is sunspot free
None in two weeks to see
Only minor solar wind
But, might be enough to send
Aurora Australis glow into the sky
If in dark Antarctica you lie
Moon rising late, a waning orb
Early morn the time to absorb
Its reflected starlight
Evening still has Jupiter so bright
With Summer Triangle pointing right
At Saturn and its tilted rings
Any scope can see those things
Stunning!!

Too hot for sunning
Keep it cool, come on rain
 This heat has brought pain
But, it's the new rising norm
Melting ice, the bigger storm
Today I recommend AC
Then a nap
But, if brave you be
Stand up, lose the lap
Go outside, feel the zap
Of heat!
Today on Earth






Saturday, July 20, 2019

A Day For Solar Power!

I realize I should be blogging about
Where I was 50 years ago
When Neil and Buzz got out
And, wandered the moon, yo
But, I do remember and everyone
Else is talking that today
So, it's hot I'm talking sun
And, here's my say...

Today seems like a really good day
To ask why more solar panels aren't in play
Our nearby star feels super hot
Whether out in direct radiation or not
It's 96.5 in my woods, in the shade
But, cool inside, got it made
My batteries have a full charge
Free energy, living large
But, I want more panels out back
Want to fully power the tire shack
Why don't we all have panels on the roof
Dominion & Exxon don't want the truth
To get out
Because there's no doubt
Corporations don't want us free
To produce our own energy
But, we can
So understand
How simple it would be
If your roof produced your energy
If you had a meter inside
Reading out your energy ride
If you could see how much you save
By flipping off the switch, you'd rave
Our roofs can produce our power
Or hot water for the shower
Cut out the energy middle man
It's a fairly simple plan
Build panels, put them on our roofs
Early, hook up to grid, don't be aloof
Share your power, lower your bill
But, add batteries to store your power spill
We'd never have to build a new power plant
And, yes, energy giants would rant
But, who cares about those greedy pigs
Let them look for new, nicer gigs
We need AWARENESS of our needs
Once aware, it's easy for new seeds
To take hold, grow and change
From bottom up, we can rearrange
The planet!
Go shopping less, dump walmart
Buying their chinese crap ain't smart
What a waste, amazon shipping
Cardboard, gasoline; hear the carbon dripping
It's all the human earth extraction
Hidden from first world interaction
Fueling war, driven by greed
Pushing away our simple needs
Clean air, water & healthy foods
Quiet, peace & loving attitudes
Do you need your meals in a box?
Laced with salt, sugar, fat; trio pox
Solar panels are getting cheaper
They are the 21st century sleeper
Hop on board, check 'em out
Let give corporate America the rout
Buy local, be nice
Mute commercials, smile twice
At everybody
Today On Earth
And, good luck staying cool!

Friday, July 19, 2019

Cookin' High Pressure Dome

Massive dome of high pressure heat
Is doing a major beat
Down
Around
The eastern US
Stay in is best
Only 92 here in the trees
In sun, big jump in degrees
Got in a walk mid-day
Another one coming our way
Then back into the AC
Only way to be
Today on Earth

Hummers & Yellow Jackets
Embroiled in a racket
At the hummer feeder
Guess I'm going to need'er
A new bee guard feeder
Hummers are great
Yellow Jackets will have to wait
For the bug spray
Don't like going that way
But hidden bees in the ground
If found, are going down!

50 years ago today
3 humans were on their way
To an encounter with the moon
About to go into orbit soon
Before Neil and Buzz dropped
And then both plopped 
Onto the moon
We Earthlings did a pride swoon
Where did the togetherness go?
Just a doubled population to show
Today seems hate & greed rule
Seem to think we can fool
The Earth!
We can't
But, we all are sure along
For the ride
Getting soooo much wrong
Need a change of tide!
Have kids responsibly
Keep beliefs where no one can see
Keep yourself healthy
Don't be blaming me
For your problems
I got 'em too
And, they weren't caused by you
Own up to yourself
DaNile is not the river we need to float
Reeling from our human bloat
Be nice
Smile once or twice
Today On Earth!

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Volcanoes, Quakes, Cookin' Heat - A Wild Planet

In just a little over a week
Stormin' Barry's remains did seek
Back to north of where it started
By tomorrow will have departed
Leaving much rain in its wake
Even though we still bake
Flooding still trying to subside
Down along the southern side
From the big ole looping storm
Another look at our new norm?

Barry's clouds have held temps down
And, I haven't heard the thunder sound⛈
But, storms are rolling thru today
Before massive heat comes our way
Hasn't been this hot in two years
Weekend's temps will unlock fears
Of future normal that is now here
Human lead climate shift is clear
Earth don't care if you don't "believe"
Just dealing with heat it receives
Planet'd be happy to let heat to go
But, all our CO2, says No, No, No!
Get ready to deal with it:)

23 volcanoes on the warning list
Big mountains that just insist
"Stay clear, I'm gonna blow"🌋
From a distance quite a show
Get too close and you will go
Well, no one really does know...
Indonesia again at the top
With 7 mountains that won't stop
They got quakes shaking, too
Plate subduction is the clue
To all their questions, like, why?
It ain't from something up in the sky!
Aleutians, Peru & Mexico
Kamchatka & Stromboli looking to blow
Chile & Ecuador got blasting hills
Go to Japan or PNG for volcano thrills
No matter where you go around the Ring
Planet Earth just doing its thing
Here, now I here the thunder rumble
Not sure if the storm will stumble
My way

Cali still aftershock quaking
Galapagos today did some shaking
Earthquakes match volcanoes
Ring of Fire, we all knows

Once the moon got up last night
It was shining mighty & bright
Not sure what I'll see with the clouds
Now thunder blasting out so loud
But, it's just another summer day
Chaotic world at uncontrolled play
I'm gonna go check it out
Yea, it's pretty hot no doubt
Just think of winter's snow
And icy winds that blow
You'll might feel cooler...or not
Love or hate it, it is HOT!!
TODAY ON EARTH!!


Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Hot & Shaky Hump Day

The heat is still on for hump day
With the highest temps yet to come
But a little breeze put the grass a'sway
Making a morning walk seem less dumb
Even though it really doesn't matter
To me or the big brown dog
Hot, cold, wet, dry we go scatter
Out on Earth for the usual slog
But, that refreshing breeze
And the rush of evaporation
For a second the heat didn't seize
A smile, relief from heat consternation

My big brown dog is laying in the sun
It's 90 in the shade, how is that fun?
He's still recovering from last night's roam
Seeing his girlfriend, before wandering home
He's a mess!
Now back in, headed to the cool floor
But he's hot to the touch for sure
Never know what goes on in a dog brain
'Cept lotta love & never complain

Shaky day on Aussie/Pacific boundary
And, Bay area got magnitude 4.3 reminder
That Earth is a big rock recycle foundry
With friction 'tween the only binder
Mag 5.4 subduction slip off Oregon
And, shakes at both ends of Tennessee
West coast avoided tsunami fun
Mississippi quake overdue? We'll see
Today on Earth

Volcano list out late this hump day
Get that caught up on the morrow
No sunspots but solar wind blast on way
Minor auroras coming two tomorrows
We missed the eclipse last night
Clouds here kept moon out of sight
Only the filtered glow of moon light
Easier tirehouse sleeping alright!
Check out European eclipse pix
And
Stay cool
Today On Earth



Tuesday, July 16, 2019

East Coast Baking, Cali Still Shaking

Cali desert still be shaking
More magnitude 4's, you're a'waking
While in Va. we be baking
Humidity your breath is taking
Gonna just get hotter here
When Cali calms, still unclear
Otherwise Earth spinning round
We could soon here thunder sound
Yesterday storms went below
Today seems a northern show
Clouds are thickening right now
Will we get the rain some how
Time alone will always tell
Might as well
Just ride the swell
Cuz Earth don't care..

Hope you caught the scene last night
Moon and Saturn parked real tight
Less than 3 hours till eclipse
Every 6 months moon doesn't tip
Lines right on up with Earth
Shadows mesh, an eclipse birth
Won't be dark where I am sitting
Other hemisphere is getting
The moon grazing our shade
So easy how an eclipse is made
Two more coming early next year
Where? Right now, I'm not clear
Little late with today's blog
But, I've been out for a slog
About to head out into the heat
Still 90.7 on my street
But, I know dog wants to go
He'll be in the creek, fo' sho'
Stay cool but get on out today
We evolved to deal with heat this way
Little sweat will do you good
Wander round your neighborhood
Enjoy
Today On Earth!




Monday, July 15, 2019

Hot! Hot! Hot! The Ides of July

Hope you are feeling spry
For the Ides of July
Hope that you like it hot
Cuz that is what we got!
The jet stream is stuck on the border
So, the ole US has got a heat disorder
While Barry has mostly blown apart
Remnant rain still in country's heart
While it did spare New Orleans town
Water will keep flowing down
Flooding all along the way
Washing a little more delta away
So, Queen City should not be bragging
Long as their city keeps on sagging
More storms and floods are on the way
Planet Earth will have it's say
Raising seas & lingering storms
We're gonna deal with those new norms
And, heat
Then likely more heat
Then a little more heat
Are we ready to meet
Tomorrow?

More big shakes around the rim
Even as in Cali they slim
PNG today with 6.2
But, no tsunami sliding through
Earth seems extra shaky of late
While we just hunker and wait
For the next fault to move
And disrupt our peaceful groove
It's coming!

Saturn - Moon - Jupiter
Was spectacular for sure
Hope you caught that show last night
Today Moon just to Saturn's right
While Jupiter still blazes away
Ringed world & moon will play
Tomorrow Full Buck moon & lunar eclipse
When thru Earth's shadow our satellite slips
North America, in daylight, is shut out
Rest of world gets the partial shout
Eclipse!!

Red Wing Roots Music # VII
3 more days in musical heaven
Happy folks and stompin' feet
Air was hot with music heat
Never know quite what you'll get
But one thing you can bet
Lots of surprises and lots of smiles
Worth the trip, forget the miles
See good friends, have much fun
New stories to tell when it's done
Seeeeeeeya next year!
Stay cool
Today on Earth!



Sunday, July 14, 2019

Quakes, Rain, Sun; Pick Your Poison

Earth all fired up today
7.3 quake down Indonesia way
Inches or feet of rain from Barry
Levees breached flooding scary
Here we got the cooking sun
Looking for shade for music fun
Even a 6.6 quake off Australia
Seems like Earth looking to nail ya
But the planet don't care
If we get a scare
Or live on the flood plain
That's so insane
Hope you saw the sky last night
Moon Jupiter so close, oh what a sight
Short one today, back to the fest
Red Wing Roots, it is the best!
Rock on
Today on Earth!

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Tropical Storm Barry Lolling About

Backdoor Barry, wayward tropical storm
Got started over land, not the norm
Into the Gulf, gained strength and water
About to make landfall, maybe, sorta
One thing is certain, there will be rain
Followed by flooding, extended pain
Wood Brothers sang the sad news last night
Breech the levee, town goes outta sight
Mentioned here a time or two
What's gonna happen when you
BUILD ON A FLOODPLAIN

Cali earthquake scene calming down
Off Algeria today went shaky town
Japan, Indonesia & Phillipines
Not a shocker for earthquake scenes
Hang on, there will be more

Jupiter, Moon & Antares, what a sight
Lovely triangle in the sky last night
Wowed the crowd at the music fest
Can give your eyes a vision test
How light/dark when Jupiter appears?
Well before dark with skies so clear
Our satellite & the planet king
Tonight will be doing the close-up thing
While Saturn sits off to the east
Moon soon near the big ringed beast
Get out enjoy the dry summer here
Hope that Barry will quickly clear
The Gulf coast
But, now they are looking like... toast
Watch out
Today On Earth



Thursday, July 11, 2019

July Rears Its Hot Head

The heat is back
On the attack
Humidity too
Storms rolling through
Fairly quiet quake day
Aftershocks still sway
Cali desert still in play
But, they ain't going away
Anytime soon

Dozen and a half volcanoes for week
Half Kamchatka & Indonesia if you seek
Exploding mountain, that's where to go
Italy's Stromboli had quite the blow
"SURPRISE!"mountain to climbers below
Never know when starting new show
Several others going for glory
Stay away, that's my story

Saturn, Jupiter and Moon
Spread out lovely; swoon
Tonight moon closes on Jupiter
But storms could block show for sure
Even closer Friday night
Still cozy for a Saturday sight
Get out, stay cool
Today on Earth

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Another Nice Day, But...

On Earth there is nothing but change
A wild rock on constant rearrange
Dry heat hanging pleasant today
Then storms and humidity on the way
For tomorrow
Summer sorrow
Or perhaps joy
If heat you enjoy
Heat's on for RedWing music fest
But a dry weekend will be best
And, in the Shenandoah Valley
The breeze and cool always rally
Hydrate, wear a hat
Know where the shade is at
Let the music roll!!

Aftershocks still rolling in SoCali
All shook up near Death Valley
Mag. 4.1, biggest today
Dozens still make tense nerves fray
Otherwise around the Ring
Pretty much the same old thing
Indonesia & Alaska, too
Quakes always rocking through
And, freakin' fracking Oklahoma

Moon will be eyeing Jupiter tonight
Getting close Friday, just past Saturday night
Clear skies, should be quite the sight
With music and chimneys in the light
Get outside, alright
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Loveliness Reigns Here!

A cool, dry mass of Canadian air
Pushed it's way south of here
Took the humidity and the heat
Left a lovely July day; neat!!
California desert still after-shocking
But, think big one will not be rocking
Indonesia getting shook up today
They've always got plates at play
Rest of the Ring, average day
Will Hawaiian volcanoes get underway?
Pretty long stretch of quiet
After 35 years of erupting riot
Tonight's 1/4 moon 'tween Arcturus & Spica 
Big dipper behind you, if you like-a
Should be a good viewing night
Saturn at opposition, what a sight
Straight behind us from the sun
Up all night, in Sagittarius, Fun!
Time to go, my coffee is done
Dog wants to go have a run
Bad dog ate tomatoes off the vine
That is so not fine
Bad dog
But, he's so cute..
Enjoy the loveliness
Today On Earth!

Sunday, July 7, 2019

USA! USA! USA! WOMEN WORLD CUP CHAMPS

There was little doubt today
US women put world cup away
Ref let a lot go uncalled
Even though folks were mauled
Megan put PK into the net
Rose's shot made it less of a sweat
US women still rule the world
Even as controversy swirled
We need more women in office NOW
To undo men's mess some how
First need to remove daChump
Donny Jonni's brain a lump
Hope women footballers give him snub
Even if it gives him more pub
WooooWooooWoooo!
USA women come through

Hundreds of aftershocks in Cali still
With warnings of a even bigger thrill
After 6.4 & 7.1
San Andreas may not be done
Indonesia today with a 6.9
No tsunami so may be fine
Lots of shakes around the Rim
With volcanoes blasting on a whim 
Just remember Earth still in charge
Even though we humans barge
Dumpin' & spewin' poison everywhere
Greedy cash-in, they don't care
Jupiter, Saturn & Moon move on
Unconcerned of Earth's goings-on
They got time on their side
But, what about today outside?
It's still hot & steamy
AC needed makes me dreamy
Maybe I need a nap
Party week, tonight the cap
Red Wing Roots fest next weekend
In the valley I will spend
Time with music and good friends
We'll see what kind of blogs I'll send
But, today, it's time to go
More poppers for another show
Once again, Congrats football women
Whole country with pride a'brimmin'
Today On Earth!

Saturday, July 6, 2019

San Andreas Is Getting Down!!

San Andreas fault is slipping bad
With 6.4 folks were feeling sad
But just before midnight local time
Mag. 7.1 quake busted out a rhyme
Early 4 & 5 mag. aftershocks
Two plates slipping, bustin' rocks
If this is a growing trend
Gonna be more break than bend
But, after 20 years it was overdue
Cause those plates keep movin' through
Pacific moving to the northwest
Slamming westward N. American breast
Collision, subduction, faulting, melting
Quakes & volcanoes will keep pelting
The western US.
Wonder who DonnyJonny will blame
If Yellowstone ups its game?
We all better hope not!

Heat, humidity, random storms
More early July norms
Few drops here all we got
Now I bet it's really hot
And, muggy
Crescent moon under Leo
Get out and take a look see-O
Got to go make some poppers
Always the party show stoppers
Keep it cool
By the pool
Or chill down the hummer way
Slurp some nectar down today
Congrats to Swedes on the Bronze
Tomorrow USA Netherlands get it on's
Enjoy your Saturday
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Friday, July 5, 2019

California All Shook Up!!

While we were hangin' in a pool
Prez daChump being usual fool
San Andreas fault finally released
Pressure that had gradually increased
For 20+ years
Screaming & fears
Shelves dumping contents
A bit of discontent
After many years spent
Waiting for the next big quake
Today, hundreds of after-shakes
Reminder, you live on a boundary zone
Preparedness you should hone
There will be more coming
When?
Soon...

Big storms with lightning & rain
Caused July 4th afternoon pain
But, was much needed here
And, with today not looking clear
Storms could fire up again
But, Earth is ok with a soaking in
Hope you are
No real choice...

Waxing crescent moon low in west
Seeing Mars & Mercury a real test
And, will it even be clear
If so, Jupiter & Saturn seem so near
Bright!!

Mauna Loa is back on the list
30 years it's been missed
Krakatoa still rockin' too
Stromboli fired up, not new
16 volcano listed this week
Exploding mountains I don't seek
Still be cool to see one...
But not
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