Last night I lay in bed smelling the fresh air through my open window. It was a dark night and my eyes were drooping, but I like to look outside before dropping off to assure myself that the outdoors is still there.I glanced out to see the yard was full of sparkles. Fireflies were out … Continue reading Night Lights in June
Category: sky
Blood Moon
Last night was the first full lunar eclipse of 2025 and I dragged myself out of bed at 2:15 AM to check it out. It was worth it. Despite heavy cloud cover when I went to bed, by the middle of the night the skies had cleared and the stars were shining. It was cold … Continue reading Blood Moon
February in Vermont
It's been a beautiful, snowy, winter. Red-berried Elder ready for warmth. (Me too.) Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateFebruary, 2025 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Without a Word
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateOctober, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Aerial Aspirations
I’ve always wanted to fly. I’m not talking about taking a plane somewhere, dealing with crowds, stale air and cramped seats. No, I’m talking about spreading powerful wings and taking to the air. Even a short flight would be amazing. I want to feel the air around me and watch the world pass below. But … Continue reading Aerial Aspirations
Eclipse Photos
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April 8, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
The View from Here
How do ravens see the world? And you? How do you see the world? We all have out own perspective. Thanks for looking,Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateNovember, 2023
Without a Word
Starlings Flocking
Have you ever seen a flock of birds swirling and diving in unison? It's mesmerizing, the way they flash in the sun in one direction, then go dark in another. They are like schooling fish, only a dark cloud, rather than a silver one. I was coming home from a walk the other day when … Continue reading Starlings Flocking
The Colors of Nature (1)
Full moon setting early one dawn. European Skipper butterfly hanging out on a blade of grass.
The Nature of Things 