#3 Snakes kill nearly 50,000 people a year worldwide. Here in Texas dozens are bitten every year and 1-2 people on average die from their injuries. The most deadly snakes in Texas include coral snakes, rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouth. #2 Humans Photo by Ving Cam on Unsplash ...
“Animal Dreams”, another Kingsolver. I had to turn Demon Copperhead back in. The writing was superb, but it was just too dark and I don’t need to be immersed in that darkness right now. Maybe I’ll pick
Supposedly it’s based on that book. Plus Demon Copperhead is great as a stand alone! Julie Beck says: February 2, 2023 at 6:39 pm That is on my list! Christina says: February 2, 2023 at 11:24 am I understand how you feel, Julie! It’s been hard for me to read contemporary...
There were many names and titles to consider–all heavy hitters with dramatic plots and important subjects. Not many people considered Andrew Sean Greer’s comedic novelLessa serious contender, but it walked away with the prize in the end. ...
with Copperheads and Moccasins coming in a distant second and third, respectively. The type of snake, in my opinion, is not as important as the severity of the bite. The only time I have actually seen the snake that bit the horse I was called to look at it was still in the stall ...
A young woman enters a competition by a famous children's author to earn enough money to complete the adoption of a child. “Mystery,”“puzzle,” and “so much heart,” says Sue Weems! Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. A few people read and recommended this book, which one this ...
She’s happy to answer questions—go-to clothes for traveling (knit Gabriela Hearst dresses, has ’em in every color); book enjoyed recently (Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver)—but the deep self emerges only in flashes. At one point over tea, for example, we find ourselves talking ...
Mine is “Settlers of Catan Junior”. It has just the right combination of luck and strategery (not a typo), takes about 20 minutes to play and can be played with children as young as 6 while not being mind numbingly boring for adults (I am talking about you, Candyland). ...
Rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths are in this family. They have: A pit between the eye and nose on each side of the head Long, hollow fangs that fold back into their mouths Narrow, oval-shaped pupils in their eyes, like cats ...
The cameras' weather sealing was appreciated in this scenario. Fortunately, patience and repetition prevailed, and there were sufficient good images to select from. The a7C R and FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II got the call for this image. This full-featured compact camera delivers incredibly ...