The Herd of Goats at Neighborhood

We just saw for a herd of goat grazing on the grass at our neighborhood recently. This is the first time for us, and we don't know the owners yet.

Image - A Herd of Goats, grazing on the grass.

We thought that this is just the cutest thing. Not for the owners but definitely our smile for the day.

Some suggest that it could be a new lawn service. It's gotten out of hand. At least the goats don't have to come out and give you an estimate. They just get the job done, no questions asked.

There are lots of businesses that can be hired to bring herds of goats to clear out overgrown properties or "mow" a field.

It's a cute business model -- the goats eat free, the property owner gets beneficial "soil amendments," and the goat owner gets paid for the effort of hauling them around.

We've never seen it here!

What do you think?

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The Pears on the Yard - Food 47

We have a pear tree full of pear last summer, sometimes, animals in the backyard stealing them before we pick them all.

Image 01 - Two pears hang on the branches. 

If the critters use that pear tree as part of their tree or bush pathway around our yard, they usually will take the pears.

In case of our pears, there are 4 main critters to steal the fruit in our neighborhood, they are including:

- birds

- squirrels

- raccoons

- rodents

Image 02 - Pears on the floor

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Image 03 - A little tree, pears

We may pick the fruits when their sizes about fist or tennis ball, then store in the dark place for a week or weeks, and they will ripen.

Image 04 - Plenty of pears, ready to be picked.

Do you like pears?

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Why is my Hen Molting? - Nature 149

If we are raising chickens, we might not aware that chicken plumage falls down on daily and falling increases at a certain time. 

Image 01 - The molting hen 

Based on internet resources that temperature is the main factor to cause falling of chicken's feathers. As degree of coldness drops in certain seasons, the chickens cast off, might resemble leaves dropping down from the trees. 

Moreover, another factor that "broody chickens may begin to molt once they have finished caring for their chicks."

So, we no need to worry or wonder, because chickens molting is a natural process. The old feathers will be replaced by new ones.

Image 02 - The broody hen

Have you noticed the molting hens?

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Hand Painting on the Glass - Art 15

 Transforming glass with hand-painted designs is a charming and imaginative method to add a personal touch.

Image 01 - Flamingo on the glassware

Painting could be on the surfaces of:

- glassware

- windows

- and or decorative items.

Moreover, Christmas is a time to shop include hand painted of Santa on plates, mugs or bar wares.

There are many local artists offer their services around our areas (neighborhood). Designs can be personalized. 

Image 02 - Santa on the plate

Young generation who wants to be artists of hand painting o the glass in our city, Baton Rouge may start their learning from basics to professional at studio such as:

- Painting and Pinot

- Creative studio.

Image 03 - Several critters

Do you like this kind of art works?

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The Beautiful Bright Green Luna Moth - Nature 148

We saw a beautiful bright green critter it is called the bright green Luna moth. The grub making its way through our yard.

Image 01 - A Luna moth.

The moths look adorable, and their population might be observed in many parts of the USA, and even beyond.

These moths with scientific name, Actias luna, are living in the jungle and bushes. They search foods and mating at night.

Their tails have adaptation to avoid predators such as birds and bat. We have plenty of these predators in our neighborhood.

Image 02 - A caterpillar stage of a Luna Moth.

Apparently, they don't live too long (a single week once emerging from cocoon).

Have you seen Bright Green Luna Moth in Nature?

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Recognizing Faces and Ramachandran Case – Part 1 - Alzheimer's 16

First of all, I would like you know how I admire teachers. Have you imagined, how smart are they?

Image - Recognizing faces (Illustration: Jade Brady Art)

They able to remember the whole student's names and faces in the class after two meetings.

Remembering a new face is a challenge. Sometimes depend on the first impression.

How about the loved ones? Sure, we recognize them instantly.

According to recognize faces, last week posting (Alzheimer's 15) about a wife who severe with Capgras delusion.

She believes that her husband was another person who is pretending to be her husband.

What the cause of this delusion?

# To be continued to Part 2

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The Velvet Black and Blue Swallowtail - Nature 147

We had a butterfly visit to our backyard regularly, really pretty. That is the Velvet Black and Blue Swallowtail.

Image 01 - The butterfly with beautiful spots. 

Beautiful coloration with the velvet black and blue on upper side, and the orange spots on underneath.

It is difficult to get a good shot on upper side, since they love to flap their wings while sipping nectar.

The Velvet Black and Blue Swallowtail refers to the Pipevine Swallowtail, with its scientific name, Battus philenor.

The butterfly is found in North America to Central America, including in our neighborhood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Image 02 - The butterfly flies over plants.

Have you seen this butterfly in your neighborhood?

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