The moon causing waves over a cornfield. August 19, 2019 The moon causing waves over a cornfield. A pair of painted ladies. This is from back in the day when a telephone operator had three ears. Oleander aphids on swamp milkweed. Oleander aphids on swamp milkweed. Despite a friend’s attempt to discourage nesting, the barn swallows persevered. Despite a friend’s attempt to discourage nesting, the barn swallows persevered. ← Al Batt: Burning bush could be another victim of recent long, hard winterAl Batt: Looking for a culprit for your hay fever? Don’t blame goldenrod →