Snyder: What’s In A Name, Even For A Goose? - 7:37 pm
Homer and Edna enjoying a sunny day with friends at Ashley Pond. Photo by Sharon Snyder
Homer Pickens and Smokey Bear in the plane that will take them to Washington DC. Courtesy/U.S. Forest Service
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society
Two snowy white geese on Ashley Pond have captivated the community in the past months. The male goose, Homer, has lived on the pond for several years, but in January, an elegant companion was seen swimming next to him. She was soon referred to as Homer’s “girlfriend,” his “feathered beauty,” and sometimes “Homer’s Honey.”
Post Announces Preliminary Names For Homer’s Girlfriend - 9:27 pm
Homer, right, spotted with his new girlfriend preening for the camera in January at Ashley Pond. Readers are sending favorite names for Homer’s girlfriend to the Post at caclark@ladailypost.com. The name with the most votes will be announced Friday evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Homer, the beloved goose that lives at Ashley Pond has caused quite a stir since going public about his sweet new girlfriend in January.
Community passions are running high on what to name Homer’s feathery princess. Readers have been sending in their favorite names to the Los Alamos Daily Post and so far Marge is pulling ahead.