Golden Thread, Giant Web–Who’s That Spider?
Halloween is just a few days away… so here’s a post about a spider that’s a newcomer to our area in western NC. Two summers ago I was visiting my
Not What You Think: 10 Spider Facts That May Surprise You
It’s Halloween time again and that means tons of spiders and spider web decorations. It’s hard to go through a day without seeing some reference to spiders, most of it
Small Spots of Beauty
I’ve been spending time in some of my favorite places– unnamed meadows that most people would look at unfavorably, believing them to be full of weeds, reservoirs for mosquitoes or
In Honor Of Fall: Some Beauty for Your Week
I’m just writing to wish you a happy day, and to remind you that Beauty is Everywhere– You just have to remember, and make time, to look for it. It’s
What’s the Origin of Tinsel? Read About the Surprising Connection Between One Animal and Christmas Trees
Recently I learned of a Christmas tradition with a connection to a very common animal and one that deserves a little bit of a boost. Have you heard of the
A Look at Nature’s Most Amazing Artist–Guess Who?
Good morning! Do you have a guess about the identity of Nature’s Most Amazing Artist? Of course this is only my humble opinion, but WOW, these little creatures really create