Simple

Sometimes it's the simple things that give the most satisfaction.

Ducor, California 2011
#Simple #Hogwash_Book_Seven #flag #Ducor #California #Tulare_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s7gA9S

Rivalry

It's the same old story of sibling rivalry. Squeak and Pip are both interested in the leading role of the play, Silence of the Ewes. They haven't talked to each other in a week. Things were exacerbated when Pip blurted out, "there's no way we had the same Dad!"

Bakersfield, California 2011
#Rivaltry #Hogwash_Book_Seven #bird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s743xY

Slow To Grasp

The last thing Horace saw while tooling down the freeway with his oversized load was the 14'-11" clearance sign. He didn't even have time to realize his 15'-3" height was a little high.

Hollywood, California 2010
#Slow_To_Grasp #Hogwash_Book_Seven #vehicle #Hollywood #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s6WhEi

Probing

Sometimes, it is nice to know the players. Like this sign indicates, a lot of shorebirds have long bills used for probing or picking. Kind of like our governmental representatives.

Kern National Wildlife Refuse, California 2009
#Probing #Hogwash_Book_Seven #Kern_National_Wildlife_Refuse #California #Wasco #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzrKsp

Thirds Blow

Ricco was still recovering from the massive honey bee smothering that took place yesterday. The bees pretty much massaged every part of his body and his vision is a little blurry today.

Kern County, California 2007
#Thirds_Blow #Hogwash_Book_Seven #wildflower #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2217jCC

It Will Never Pass (t)

At first, Naomi thought there was a fire on the horizon. But, it didn't smell like smoke. Then, Naomi realized what it was. The stench of politics!

Kern County, California 2007
#It_Will_Never_Pass #Hogwash_Book_Seven #hill #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ruJXfD

You Are Next, Bud!

This is Woody the Cat's "I can take this guy" look when he thought it was time for his toy to play.

Bakersfield, California 2005
#You_Are_Next_Bud #Hogwash_Book_Seven #cat #Bakersfield #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #Kern_County #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229CQmG

Trade Secrets (t)

Sand Canyon, Kern County, California 2005
#Trade_Secrets #Hogwash_Book_Seven #horse #Sand_Canyon #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhEFci

Trolling (t) (B/W)

Roberto really got a kick out of the myth that vampires can't handle daylight. Add to that all the wannabe vampires, well, it sure made for some good feeding during the day and left his nights free for bingo.

The above is a fictitious story. Vampires really don't play bingo.

Salem, Massachusetts 2014
#Trolling #Hogwash_Book_Six #cemetery #Salem #Massachusetts #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/Ji5Vzi

Dead Drop (t)

It was a little windy the day I shot this in The Burying Point cemetery. I kept waiting for headstones to start flying, but, I had to settle on a few leaves flittering down to lie with the dead.

Salem, Massachusetts 2014
#Dead_Drop #Hogwash_Book_Six #cemetery #Salem #Massachusetts #Essex_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ryi3ME