Confronting My Hypocrisy and Finding a New Way Forward
(8 minute read, References at the end) Contains references to violence against animals. A hard read, but worth knowing. Did you know pig Mamas sing to their babies when it’s meal
Wisdom From Mary Oliver
Something positive in a negative world. With Thanks to the Field Sparrow, Whose Voice is so Delicate and Humble I do not live happily or comfortably with the cleverness of
Ten Things You May Not Know About Octopuses
I usually write about animals and plants that are common to my area here in western NC, and always use my own photography. If I don’t have photos to support
Mice/Rat Poison: What You Should Know
This starts the beginning of a series of posts called Poisons in Your Yard: What You Should Know. In the next few posts, I’ll address some of the more common
Participate in National Moth Week 2024!
Happy National Moth Week! National Moth Week (NMW) is held annually worldwide during the last full week of July and celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths around
Five Things You Might Not Know About Butterflies
For the past few weeks I’ve been spending all of my free time reading about Lepidoptera. This is the order that both butterflies and moths belong to. It’s all in
10 Fun Facts About Moths, and Some Photos That May Blow Your Mind
Ever since I traveled north to Ohio a few years ago for an event called Mothapalooza, I have been hooked on moths. I’m aware that many people don’t have a