“Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by.” J.R.R. Tolkien It’s always a delight in spring when the first rose-breasted grosbeaks arrive. Usually, a male or two will show up at the feeders first as … Continue reading →
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy!” Isaac Newton Our two dogs bring us immeasurable joy every day. They are always close at hand and are the best of companions. I can’t imagine our lives without them. … Continue reading →
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous” Aristotle For those of you who have planted potatoes, you’re probably familiar with the term “chitting,” in reference to growing potatoes. Everyone has had a potato in the bin … Continue reading →
“To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival” Wendell Berry This is a day late for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but I don’t think the Earth … Continue reading →
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished” Lao Tzu Who knew a sizzling pan of bacon and the stove exhaust fan could be so scary!!
Continue reading →“The good man is the friend of all living things” – Mahatma Gandhi We had just finished our breakfast and were headed for a seat on the front porch to enjoy one more cup of coffee before we set about … Continue reading →
“The bluebird carries the sky on his back” – Henry David Thoreau The signs of spring are literally springing up everywhere. I can’t help but think the fields look greener at every glance. Each day I recognize new bird songs. Yesterday … Continue reading →
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads” Henry David Thoreau The 60th anniversary of the black squirrel being introduced to the Kent State University campus will be celebrated in 2021. Maybe not celebrated by you … Continue reading →
“May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.” Rainer Maria Rilke While we enjoy our regular winter feathered visitors to our feeders, it’s always a treat … Continue reading →
For the past five or six years, we’ve had a camera in our American Kestrel nest box. It’s been great fun each spring as we turn into peeping Tom’s, sneaking peeks into the secretive world of these beautiful little falcons … Continue reading →