Somewhat Silent Sunday: Virtual Forest Bathing, #SOL20, Day 29/ Year 3
As I explained last week, my usual Sunday posts only contain photographs with or without captions. But, since this month I am writing as part of a writing challenge, I…
Category: learning
The Time is Now, #SOL20 Day 23/ Year 3
During this phase of social distancing and avoiding other humans so as to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus spread, I determined that it is the time to…
Enrichment Activities – Learning a New Language. #SOL20, Day 20/Year 3
One of the activities that have kept me busy for a few minutes each day over the last month as been learning the Italian language. I genuinely like learning a…
Geocaching: #SOL20 Day 17/Year3
Last night, I was brainstorming some ways to get out of the house during this social distancing proclamation. Yesterday, my husband and I ran to the library and that was…
A Chance to Become a Birder, #SOL20 Day 16, Year 3.
Are you seeing the return of migratory birds? A few days ago, I noticed two Robins outside of our kitchen windows. I was excited to see them, as I know…
Prairie Planting Day 1: #SOL Day 8/Year 3
It’s 6: 38 p.m. Central Standard Time and it is still light out! Whoo-hoo! Yay! It was 63 degrees when my husband and I headed outside to plant our prairie…
Ties to Earth Day, Past & Present: For A Future.
Earlier this week, I was just getting ready to write the organization, Monarch Joint Venture, when my box of handouts arrived. If you have ever wondered what 500 bookmarks look…
Forcing Spring Flower Bulbs in the Winter Sun & Cold
The sun is out and I am itching to get my hands dirty. One of the advantages of having a garden club for students for over 15 years is that…
