What?! I Had No Idea: Alligators
While an alligator is NOT one of my outdoor neighbors in western NC, they do live throughout much of the southern US so I thought I would feature them here.
What?! I Had No Idea: Box Turtles
I’m going to start this new category of blog posts, with the title, What?! I Had No Idea! As anyone who has been around the block a few times can
Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun: 6 Ways to Enjoy Your Yard More
As you know, life is complicated and the challenges never end. Thankfully, we can always find renewal and joy in nature. Watching birds, noticing what flowers are popping out of
What We Can Learn From Bats
Lately I’ve been struggling to find something, anything, to get excited about. I bet many of you reading this can relate. On a daily basis I feel overwhelmed with terrible
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