Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #78 — Special Spot
There is a spot on our farm where kids can cross on fallen trees, or squish around in the mud, and just as importantly, tree roots terrace the bank, so grown-ups have a… Continue reading
Category Archive: nature
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A Woman in Alaska in the 1930s
Two years ago I was given all the boxes of the family archives from my husband’s family, and I have spent hours sorting and digitizing everything. My favorite discovery has been a box… Continue reading
Wild Hogs
Feral hogs are the bane of our existence here in Texas, especially for those who live in nice new suburban areas. They breed quickly and destroy plants, and they are a dangerous obstacle… Continue reading
A Lovely Spring Afternoon
We have been having phenomenal weather, cool, breezy, and clear. The trees are leafing out, our winter birds have moved on, for the most part, and the insects are zooming around purposefully. I… Continue reading
Wildlife Cam 2017
My daughter and son-in-law put a wildlife camera in the creek bed at our property in Central Texas. That place is about 300 miles to the west of us, in a region that… Continue reading
Nightly Forest Report
This post originally appeared on my other blog, Deep in the Heart of Textiles, in May of 2014. When I started this blog about nature, I thought it fit better here. I have… Continue reading
1 Day 1 World Project: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Woodpecker Ninjas
When I was out walking in the woods today, I heard a lot of birds scolding and squawking. In the past, following the fuss has led me to sightings of snakes, hawks, and… Continue reading
Spring on the Farm
Over the last month we have been busy fixing up the house, but it hasn’t been just a “This Old House” marathon. The animals keep us hopping too. One afternoon, I saw our… Continue reading
1 Day 1 World Project: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
I’m joining up with the 1 Day 1 World Project, which is hosted by Lisa Kennedy at Northwest Frame of Mind. All you have to do is show a snippet of your life… Continue reading