Category: Nature
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Butterflies
Butterflies are just downright impressive. From their delicate strength to the long journeys they take yearly. I knew Monarch butterflies traveled very long distances across the United States on their way to Mexico then they come back in the spring. But did you know that no butterfly actually completes the journey on their own? The…
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Porch Work and Companions
Today I had a few meetings and mostly email responses for work so I took advantage of the fact that I didn’t need two computer monitors and worked from the porch. A few weeks ago, a robin was busily making a nest in a bush right outside my porch window. Today, to my delight, I…
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Mountains in the Mist
Spring warmth was teasing the leaves out into the open, and after days of rain we were ready for some fresh air. It was the first Saturday in a very long time I didn’t have to work, and we had a friend nearby ready to hang out. We decided to hike in our backyard rather…
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Back to the Bergs
April 11, 2019 I thought I missed them – my winter icebergs that I love. You can see them in full size on my post from a couple of years ago. And I was really sad. Then realized I had no right to feel sad. My reason for not getting to the beach to see…
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Highlighted Blog #16 – The Humane Gardener
Nature is something I appreciate, but I have to admit that I don’t particularly study it. I just love it. One of the reasons I love the Humane Gardener is that it opens my eyes to the contributors to the natural art I appreciate. And shows how general human thoughtlessness might out the simple joys…
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Highlighted Blog #8 – aussiebirder.com
I don’t know a whole lot about birds. I think they are beautiful, and I love listening to them early on a summer morning. But if one flies by me, I’m more likely to describe it as yellow or blue than to actually know something about it. In fact, I have no idea what bird…
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Preparing for Winter
This post is for my friends who live in warmer environments. The image featured is of something we see a lot here in the north. It’s usually metal rods along highways, but this particular picture is a bunch of wood posts at our local beach. Know what it is? It’s a row of markers along…
