Theo Fenraven's Blog, page 8

Boredom Is a Dangerous Thing

I had no editing jobs in May because the person who’s mostly been feeding them to me the last several years decided to close that part of her business. Also, an author I’ve worked with for a long, long time, … Continue reading →

Summer’s Here

Summer in Florida means only one thing: days that are hot (always over 90 degrees) and humid (dewpoints mid- to high-70s). This weather can kill you if your car breaks down on the road. Which reminds me of the time … Continue reading →

Green Orchid Bee + Yuzu WP

I was pet-sitting for a friend last week, and I finally got pictures of the gorgeous green orchid beetle. I’ve seen it from time to time but was never in a position to get good photos of it. They are … Continue reading →

Yeah, I’m Still Here

It’s been a couple or three weeks since I last posted. Life does get in the way sometimes. I’ve been indulging in premier escapism because of the state of the world (and my life), and more specifically, our country. And … Continue reading →

Before/After: Topaz Sharpen AI

Does it work? Oh yes, it does indeed. I took this pic of an osprey this morning. It was perched at the top of a dead tree, and suddenly it took off. I was on the wrong setting, with low … Continue reading →

Flash Fic: Sort of Gay

“I think I might be sort of gay.” My roommate John was crossing through the room behind the couch where I was sitting, watching the Olympics on TV. He didn’t even pause. “Who is he?” “Japanese skater.” He put a … Continue reading →

Before/After: Little Blue Heron

I love doing these, and not because I’m such a good photographer or post-processor, but to show just how good graphic software has become. You do have to start with a good photo, but I’m often surprised at how many … Continue reading →

The Green Anole

The first time I lived in Florida was twenty years ago (wow, time flies!), and green anoles (native to Florida) were everywhere. I returned about eight years ago to see Cuban anoles had pretty much taken over in south Florida. … Continue reading →

Twitter Sells Out

I’ve been cross-posting this blog to Twitter for years, but that ends today. You probably know why: Elon Musk bought the platform. That means Trump will be back, and generally speaking, it will without doubt become a less desirable or … Continue reading →

Flash Fic: Real or Not?

I woke up Saturday morning with this in my head, got up, and wrote it down. Then I put it aside to work on a manuscript due Sunday, plus I always go over anything I write at least twice before … Continue reading →