The Nuthatch – a gravity-defying natural comic
Any given winter morning I can step outside and be assured of one thing: ‘beeping’ Nuthatches. They are most plentiful...
“For every minute you remain angry,”
“you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” – Henry David Thoreau. Food for thought. The mind works in...
Hang in there – things are looking up!
Check out the featured image and believe what you see. Things are looking up! Hang in there! This juvenile Cardinal...
Ogden Nash and random musings for a Friday
I’ve probably eaten too many cookies today but I got this kick for some Ogden Nash. I remember reading his...
Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes . . . Henry Ford
“Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait” – Henry Ford. From the man who said,...
Feeder fun: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks love to visit
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is an amusing bird and pure fun at the feeder. They are cautious birds. Rather stout in...
On the lathe: Combine wood & vision – mix well
Woodturning. Turning a chunk of wood on the lathe with the intention of creating something functional or decorative. I have...
It’s coming . . . to a winter near you!
That’s right. You read correctly. What’s coming? Springtime! The featured photo of a pair of Wild Turkey Hens was taken...
“Live in the present and make it so beautiful . . .
“that it’s worth remembering.” Arnold H. Glasow. Isn’t that an uplifting thought? It really sums up my sentiments on healthy...
Great Horned Owls – Titans of the woodland sky
I started my morning a little later than usual today. I’m usually up by 5 AM but I slept in...