Some fungi pictures, taken at the local park, plus an old tree with initials, from who knows when!

I don't recall having ever seen a Golden Digger Wasp, even though they have been recorded near here. Or maybe I just never have gotten a close enough look at one to id it. I'll keep an eye out, now that I know the id points to notice!

The King family refused to allow use of his "likeness" without payment of what I think wound up as a 6 figure licensing fee. It was a case of outrageous greed. I support the recognition of him and what he did but I'm sorry someone with a clearer head wasn't in a position to pull the plug on completing the monument. Solely because of the extortion by his family. Edited to add link to NYTimes article with the correct information ML King fees

Nicole - That baby is my beloved Willow. My dog found him burrowed in deep grass near a stream in a remote area while out for a walk. I'm amazed he survived the hard frost that night. He was so tiny, (fit in my hand) very cold and infested with fleas. I fed him replacement milk along with Missing Link and bathed him numerous times to eliminate the fleas. He is the apple of my eye!