Nature
Love of Place
Love of place or a strong attachment to a place is called topophilia. There are a handful of places on this earth that I have this indelible connection with, this just happens to be one of them…
Read MoreClark the Mountain Beaver’s 10-Year Anniversary!
Celebrating Clark the Mountain Beaver and His Big Adventure! 10-year anniversary with second edition. Same lovable Mountain Beaver and friends!
Read MoreA Tribute to Robert Redford
When someone makes a profound impact on your life, it only seems fitting to acknowledge them. No I didn’t know him personally but he has been a constant in my life since I was thirteen.
Read MoreMonday Morning Musings
I recently read about a term called Noticing Nature Intervention (NNI), hence my Monday Morning Musings. The premise is based on research that shows by taking time to purposely notice nature that is already in your life—for even a few minutes a day — we can strengthen positive emotions such as hopefulness, peacefulness, rejuvenation and awe.
Read MoreBiomimicry & Nature = Children’s Book
Nature is one of our greatest teachers. Humans, in fact, have studied and observed nature for centuries incorporating some of its greatest wonders into our lives.
Read MoreA New Year Dawns
Much like each new day is a day of new possibilities, a new year holds an endless stream of possibilities. When I think of a new year, like many of you, I think of the changes I can make to better myself and the world around me. Then I look at nature and wonder, what does a new year mean to nature?
Read MoreIt’s a Sci-Fi World
It’s a Sci-Fi world when alien-looking creatures invade the earth. Join me on a peaceful morning that takes a sci-fi turn with the emergence of cicadas!
Read MoreStepping Outside My Comfort Zone
It sounded exotic and interesting, and it was definitely outside my comfort zone. Which is exactly why I wanted to go. Joshua Tree National Park..
Read MoreSilent Reflections: A Tranquil Moment in Grand Teton NP
Grand Teton National Park holds a magic all to its own. I know better than to let the stillness and quiet fool me, for I know just beyond view critters of all sorts can suddenly appear.
Read MoreWhat makes a weed a weed?
What makes a weed a weed? I often ponder this question, especially when spring arrives and the many new shoots begin to sprout up everywhere. By definition a weed is….
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