PUFFIN FUN

Just down the path from yesterday's penguins. This puffin was splashing up a storm, just all by itself. It must be amusing for cold weather aquatic birds.

They wouldn't have been amused if they were outside. It was a hot and very humid summer day in St. Louis. This area was indoors and chilly. Walking back outside was a smack in the face.             

WHEN YOU'VE GOT NOTHING TO POST

Post pictures of penguins. Who doesn't like penguins? They're fun.

I haven't been out much. Nothing special going on, hot and very humid and my spine arthritis is grouchy. Ellie and I went to the zoo recently (we have an extraordinary one) and headed right for her favorites. Petting the stingrays. Check. Polar bears. Check. Penguins and puffins. Well, here we are. They look as absurd as some of our politicians. You could drop Ted Cruz in here with a gray suit and white shirt and maybe no one would notice.          

THE ZOO REOPENS

Many things are reopening here, although I question the wisdom of it. People are very tired of being cooped up and are bursting to get out, although the danger isn't much different than when the quarantine started. Compliance with masks is fairly good, but only fairly. Social distancing is often ignored, although some are careful.

The St. Louis Zoo reopened this week. It controls the number of people by requiring online, timed tickets (although, as always, it is free). This week was members only and we took Ellie. My daughter and I had to work some of the day so we went at 10, getting me the worst possible light. Plus, it's summertime hot. Ellie was bouncing off the walls while my legs turned to rubber. Mrs. C and I sat for a while while the kid took a spin on the carousel.