By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
Where are the Birds?
I just don’t get it? Very few birds are stopping at our bird feeders and it has been that way this summer. At least we’re saving $$$ on bird seed!
This past spring we had many species of birds, but just a few stop by and not for very long. Grant you, I’m sure there are plenty of other food sources in the warmer months, but still, something is going on.
I should add that others I’ve talked with also wonder “Where are you tweedy birds?” We do have three hummingbirds that enjoy drinks from their special feeder. Besides feed we have water to wash it down with, but “no go” there, too.
I guess they can fly over to the canal which borders our land. Autumn isn’t far away with winter to follow so those non-snowbirds that stick around better take advantage of free meals.
Fido Sweats
That we know, but dogs do not sweat by panting. They release excess heat through their tongues while taking short, rapid breaths and sometimes as many as 300 to 400 per minute. This process expels hot air from their lungs and body cavities.
Such breathing is quick and shallow so it doesn’t use up much energy. See what you can learn by reading “Dan D Outdoors?”
Oops Headlines
“New Study of Obesity looks for larger Test Group.”
“Red tape holds up new Bridge.”
“Kids make Nutritious Snacks.”
“Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery---- Hundreds Dead.”
“Hospitals are sued by 7 foot doctors.”
Space
No, I’m not talking about that large amount between my eyes. I’m referring to “Outer” space! The next time you take a ride in the Skylab you will grow about 2 inches because of zero gravity. Earth is the only planet in our solar system that’s not named after a god. Okay, so who named this planet, “Earth?” Seventeen years ago a small meteorite found in Siberia sold for $122,750 at an auction in New York City. Probably some “Rock” star bought it!
Quiz
Let’s see how smart you are in the World of History? You can’t be too smart, ‘yer reading this column!!! Anyway, the answers below.
In what year did Elizabeth II become the queen of England?
In what year of the 1980s did the UK and Argentina go to war?
The ancient temple, The Parthenon, stands above which city?
Which U.S. President won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919?
Which American industrialist invented the assembly line?
Humor
I told Lyn Paris ten jokes to make him laugh. Sadly, no pun in 10 did.
Waiter: “Do you wanna box for your leftovers?” Dale Kiser: “No. I’m more of a wrestler.”
Janet Anderson told her husband, Glen, to get 6 cans of Sprite from the grocery store. He realized when he got home that he had picked “7 up.”
Answers to Quiz
1952 2) 1982 3) Athens 4) Woodrow Wilson 5) Henry Ford
Quote for the Week
“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” - Satcheil Page