I woke like the day, gray and grumbly. Chores felt like chores, the kitchen was a mess and yesterday's iris were all dead. With a sigh of one feeling the woes of the world I began cleaning the kitchen, wondering if I would ever find anything to write about. I stuffed clean dishes into the cupboards and dirty … Continue reading Happiness Practice – Day 5
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Winter Flowers
Winter is a quiet time. I tend to walk more quickly and pay less attention to what is close by. Instead I see the big picture; the way the sun shines through the snow on the pines, or a white hillside with shadows making silhouettes. Recently, I’ve noticed the dried stalks of flowers, more precisely, … Continue reading Winter Flowers
Pollen Storm
We had a couple days last week where the pine trees were dropping pollen at a great rate. The air was green with it. Eastern Pine Elfins love it. Bumble bees prefer flower pollen.
Red Admirals in Flight
Every few decades Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta,) migrate in huge numbers. These small butterflies overwinter in warm southern areas and travel north each year. Their favorite host plants are in the nettle family (Urtica). The adults I've seen this year have been nectaring on dandelions, but they also like tree sap and rotting fruit. … Continue reading Red Admirals in Flight
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The Colors of Nature (2)
Tussock Moth Caterpillar Bird's Foot Treefoil
The Nature of Things 