Two Types of Bracket Fungus

No recipes today.

Do NOT ingest. Hers a list of edible bracket fungus.

Just documenting natures amazing fungus today.

Have you observed any bracket(also called shelf fungus) fungus lately? I never knew about bracket fungus..there are many cool names-

Chicken of the Woods and Beefsteak Fungus are two.

Google images says “The selected region shows overlapping, shelf-like bracket fungi that are consistent with the False Turkey Tail(Stereum ostrea species complex”

So you ask what’s the difference between turkey tail and false turkey tail. I did not look at the underneath of the fungus so I couldn’t say

“The main difference is the underside: true turkey tail has tiny, visible pores on a clean white surface, while false turkey tail has a completely smooth tan underside with no pores.”

Google images says “
The image shows a grey, hoof-shaped bracket fungus (conk), which appears consistent with a hoof fungus (
Fomes fomentarius) or similar polypore, growing on the decaying bark of a tree alongside patches of green lichen”

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From the archives. Sept 28, 2019 signage

Lightning in the Clouds a Guest Blog

Click the bold to see Granddaughter Maura’s (15 seconds video of Lightning in the Clouds ) as she flew to Arizona

Here is a still shot below

The Mourning Doves gather

The Mourning Doves gather outside my bedroom window.

I see them through the screen, the spotty glass,

an impressionist painting.

One paces, one peers in, one struts across

the once red roof.

Gentle warbling coos.

There’s no feeder here.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac says many people interpret the coo as a comforting sign

or message from angels, spirit guides, or lost loved ones. 

What message do you carry little doves?

Who sent you?

A Found Message

Seen in a very cool bookstore-
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton Massachusetts while traveling. My only regret is I didn’t purchase the notepad. But I did get a wonderful journal, a postcard I never mailed and some sticker books for the grandkids.

Delightful Bronze Sculptures in Boston Public Garden

A guest blog.

How about these hats?

This is a special guest blog from my friend Vincie who is visiting Boston with a dear longtime friend. Although I’ve seen the sculptures and even had a ride in a Swan Boat with my childhood friend Gail, that was decades ago!

I asked Vincie if she got to see the the ducklings to please share her photos. I’m so glad she did.

If you click the above word ducklings you can learn more about the art work from the sculptor.

Perhaps you’ve read the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.

Here is information about the sculptor Nancy Schon.

(I was unsuccessful in adding the umlaut over the o in her name)

Boston Public Garden September 23, 2026

Alexander Calder Mobile

Yes I posted this mobile two months ago but I came into the atrium a different direction onnMondsy morning.

The installation of the Alexander Calder Mobile at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The new location and light really show it off beautifully.

“Created by renowned artist Alexander Calder in 1958 for the Carnegie International, where it won first prize.”

We are fortunate to have such an important piece.

Weighing between 500-600 pounds, this iconic art is insured for Twelve Million dollars !

Fire and Moon

Two sources of light

A Santa Claus Melon will last ‘til Xmas

First time seeing these melons.

Santa Claus Melons

“Their thick, textured rind not only earns them the nickname Piel de Sapo (or “toad skin” in Spain) but also allows for extended storage and global shipping.”

Silent Sunday