Pegleg Starfish

Last week I went on a trip with my residents to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.  We visited the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit to be exact.  I really like the HMNS.  I’ve been there quite a few times to see various exhibits.  If you’re in Houston-check out the museum and see what neat-o things they have going on.  www.hmns.org

The trip to the Butterfly Center was something that the residents (senior citizens) had requested.  And since I live to make their lives wonderful-I do what they tell me.  The Butterfly Center consists of a children’s area with big plastic bugs and stuffed bugs and kiddy stuff, a more scientific exhibit with dead bugs.  Ya know the dead bugs on stick pins with fancy labels.  And then there’s the actual indoor garden area with hundreds of butterflies flying around.  Fun stuff for any age.  I was able to capture some pics of the butterflies.  Wanna see?  No-my blog post is too boring for you?  Oh, ok.  Well, I’ll post them anyway.  So there!

Jim

His name is Jim.  He enjoys tracking the stock market and is thinking about flipping houses to make some extra money.

Mik

Mik likes to exercise.  He is constantly trying to out do the guy on the treadmill next to him.  As you can see he recently over did it at the gym and lost a chunk of his right wing. 

Bruce

Bruce is the strong, silent type.  The ladies love his ability to express himself without seeming too feminine.  Needless to say he likes to play the field.  Don’t worry Bruce you’ll find the girl of your dreams one of these days.  Hopefully soon though as your lifespan is a mere week.  Oh-you didn’t know that.  Sorry.

Kirk

Kirk is a ‘metro sexual.’  He is constantly checking his wings in the mirror and freaks out when one of his antennas gets wrinkled.  As well as being overly concerned with his looks he also enjoys photography.  His favorite subject-himself, of course. 

Pierre

Look familiar?  Pierre is the distant cousin of Mik.  And I do mean distant.  While Mik is more of a mans man, Pierre tends to be very retrospective about his life.  He knows it will be short and wants to spend his time adding to the world in a positive light. 

Bryan

Sup Bryan?  His close friends call him Buzz.  Bryan is a sports freak.  And if he’s not at home watching the game he’s probably at the local bar…watching the game.  He thinks about sports 24/7.  His friends would get him some professional help if it weren’t for the fact that he was going to die in 27 hours.  Sorry Bryan.

Dave

This is Dave.  Dave wouldn’t tell me anything about himself.  He said that blogs are a waste of time and that I need to get a life.  He was a total grouch and wanted nothing to do with anyone.  Whatever Dave.  Did your Mother tell you that you’re going to die in two days?  Oh no?  Sorry Dave.

Liam

What a sweetheart this guy is.  Liam was excited to hear about my blog and even more excited to hear that I’d be bloggin about him!  He’s not into himself, but wanted me to be able to get a good representation of his species.  What a guy!  Liam is also chair of the book club.  His all-time favorite book is, In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez. 

Wayne

Wayne holds the musical talent of the group.  He enjoys playing both the piano and the trumpet.  He has also composed music that was selected for a photo journalistic documentary about what else…butterflies.  He’s also been know to bust out a few ghetto raps once in a while after a few beers. 

Gary

Like his intricate wing pattern, Gary has a complicated life.  He is trying to get custody of his 821 children from his crazy ex-wife, Jessica.  She cheated on him with his friend Bruce.  Yes, the same Bruce that likes to smooth talk ladies.  Gary is also trying to advance his career as a graphic designer and lower his cholesterol.

Xander

Xander is so good with words.  He is a published poet and is also collaborating with Vince Gill on a few country songs that you might hear in his upcoming album.  Xander is also a strong believer in astrology.  Xander is a Scorpio and lives up to his sign by being a loyal-compassionate butterfly. 

Issac

Issac is what I refer to as a punk.  Don’t let his graceful exterior fool you.  Issac is one of the teenagers of the bunch.  And we all know what that means.  Rolling eyes, tattoos, sexual experimentation, and loud music.  This is a rare shot of him without his ear buds in.  His favorite band is Violent Femmes. 

Benjamin

Benjamin is the last butterfly that I spoke with on the day of my visit.  He had been trying to avoid my camera all day.  He’s a humble butterfly who doesn’t want to talk about himself.  He did tell me a bit about his family and historical home that they are remodeling.  He’s trying to improve a neighborhood that’s been overlooked for years.  As well as home remodeling he loves to volunteer at the local animal shelter.  He’s a very philanthropic individual. 

All in all. I had a nice time visiting with the butterflies at the Cockrell Butterfly Center.  Some were more willing to chat than others…  And for some reason they were all males.  I assume that the women of the center were busy birthing babies, cleaning up around the house,  cooking brownies, and whatever else it is that the perfect house wife does.  Believe it or not-butterflies lead a rather 1950’s lifestyle.  

J