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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.
There are 26 robins under the crab apple tree outside my office window. Twenty-six, give or take. They keep hopping around, so I can’t be absolutely sure. This is the second large sightings or…
Read MoreI’ve always wondered how birds survive the winter cold. It seems impossible that their little bodies can hold enough heat to survive freezing temperatures. Even worse when constant snow cover makes it hard…
Read MoreLast fall my husband and I took a driving tour of New England. These states are known for their granite. The Granite State– New Hampshire – takes center stage. I knew when we set out…
Read MoreEver since I was a kid, I’ve enjoyed seeing and identifying animal tracks. Each animal is so distinctive. Snow provides a unique opportunity to see what wildlife live on or travel across our property. No…
Read More“Oh, what a pretty thing!’ I know I’ll think that when I see the first one. The Emerald Ash Borer has a regal name and it does look stunning in it’s jewel-toned, green shell. But…
Read MoreWe had unseasonably warm December weather yesterday – 61 degrees! How great is that in the dead of winter? I watched snow melt, creating streams that ran off, mostly down storm sewers. Except in the…
Read MoreI take it for granted. Each morning before I walk, I turn on the kitchen tap and drink two tall glasses of water. I assume the water will flow. I assume it will be clean.…
Read MoreFall brings colored leaves and cool breezes, bright blue skies and flashy yellow goldenrod. It also brings spiders and worms – insects of all kinds. Quite often into the house. Staying ahead of the spider…
Read MoreThe humidity is so thick today I can see it. The heat index has been over 100 degrees for weeks. Even my husband who seriously loves summer has stopped saying, ‘This is what we waited…
Read MoreIt was Earth Day yesterday. We celebrated 40 years of acknowledging we need to – and actually doing something about – pulling the earth back from human destruction. Corporations and other groups were out in…
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