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POTD: Musk Thistle

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In the Asteraceae family, this is a Carduus Nutans. Other names are nodding thistle and nodding plumeless thistle. It has been deemed a noxious weed and is very invasive. This was in my yard and I wouldn’t advise stepping on one. ~Vic

Musk Thistle Image
04-10-2019

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A Toothache Can Kill You

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Unsplash Shark Teeth
Photo Credit: Karim Manjra on Unsplash

Yes. I’m still alive. I wasn’t sure I would be after battling septicemia. That is not something to be trifled with. I had an abscessed tooth rupture on me the night of December 14/15. The details of my desperate attempt to get it pulled is boring but, suffice to say that, with a 103 fever and delirium, I did manage to post here, scribble some instructions for a friend and write out a will. The pain was unimaginable and the dead bacteria my body shed while I was recovering was disgusting. I never could get pain medication and I had a bad reaction to an antibiotic. I have no kind words for the dental industry. It’s taken me six weeks to get my energy levels back to normal. It wasn’t until after my ordeal that I did some reading on toothaches. They can, indeed, kill you. I was scared and I got lucky.

Thank you for all the kind words.

Shutterbug Saturday: Signs of Spring & More Artistes

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Grabbed a few more graffiti shots and, enjoyed the newest and littlest Spring offerings. All photos are my personal collection. ~Vic

Graffiti Image One
Random decorations.
I can see an eye shooting out beams of light, sort of?
03-24-2019
Graffiti Image Two
Different language?
It looks like it was drawn over a money bag.
Graffiti Image Three
Winter tree with a red heart?
Graffiti Image Four
There is pain.
There was love.
Probably not a Trump fan.
Graffiti Image Five
Anarchy, choice, voodoo and I hate walls.
Graffiti Image Six
Japanese beetle?
June bug?
Why it’s on the fence, I don’t know.
Small Flowers Image Seven
My yard is full of these wild violets.
03-17-2019
Small Flowers Image Eight
I wish I knew what these were.
They are all over the local dog park.
03-23-2019
Small Flowers Image Nine
The bees love them.
Small Flowers Image Ten
Narcissus near the side door.
03-24-2019
Small Flowers Image Eleven
On the Riverwalk, hugging the sewer access.
03-30-2019
Small Flowers Image Twelve
So cute.
So tiny.
Everywhere.
I wish I knew what they were.