My photo wanderings this past week were sprinkled with surprises. When the sun finally emerged mid-week, I was in the back yard trying to find an occupied spider web and got distracted by some interesting leaves. While trying to focus on them, I was surprised to see a ladybug buried deep in the plant –… Continue Reading
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I like the underdog. There’s something about beating the odds that makes a satisfying story. Today’s example is from an unusual place … but first a little background. My relationship with plants is complicated. Perhaps it’s because I’m constantly looking for maximum results with minimal effort. I like it when the plants I enjoy grow… Continue Reading
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I approach my forays into nature knowing it is an opportunity to learn. Wildlife often show remarkable ingenuity while searching for food, protecting their young or navigating long distances to seasonal homes. When I ventured into the vast cedar mulch wilderness (coincidently a few feet from my house), I wondered what I could learn from… Continue Reading
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Perhaps you’re the kind of person who jumps out of bed in the morning, ready to take on the week. You own that part of the day. Life is good and your mind jumps to the next opportunities. For some of you, Monday morning starts with a jarring alarm, repeatedly echoing through deep fog. You… Continue Reading
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In hindsight, I think my initial encounter with wildlife in Hawaii happened the first full day in our condo. I opened the patio door and a spunky gecko raced inside. By taking quick action, and what I thot was a little luck, I skillfully maneuvered it back on the deck. Done. My mistaken belief, that… Continue Reading
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Bang, bang! What on earth is that noise? Bang, bang, bang! After some artful sleuthing, I figured out that a heavy-set Robin was repeatedly flattening its beak on our living room window. It was taking multiple hits on the same flight. It has happened before, but this was different. Other birds quickly came to the… Continue Reading
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