Yesterday, falling short of my daily writing goal, I failed to publish my blog. I worked on it, of course, but it failed to come together as I wanted, in part due to time spent looking for my own photos to share on the post. This morning I was able to finish it. I wrote…
It’s mid-August! This means that it is time to start tagging monarch butterflies! The monarch’s life cycle is amazing! Monarchs undergo what is referred to as a complete metamorphosis, or change in form. This is accomplished through four stages. Stage 1 Stage 1 is an egg. It is a tiny, pale yellow oval, usually found…
Have you ever been bothered by your sensitivity? This is a long-standing problem for me, one that I routinely have to reign in or it mushrooms into anxiety and frustration. The last year has brought about many changes for us all. Some, affecting me personally was the resignation from a job, a son moving out,…
What are you doing, personally, to make living during the COVID pandemic better for others? Anything? Or, are you just complaining? Be honest here. Are you actively trying to make life livable during this crisis? One of the debatable tenants of Environmental Education has become a guide for my life. It is that there MUST…
Sometimes days just go right, ya know?! Today is one of those days! Last night our youngest got home from LA. He’s safe, had a great trip, and is still sleeping off (10:30 a.m.) what was a very busy week of work, collaboration, and networking with other artists. We are very proud of him. In…
A Note of Thanks A thank you note is important! Can’t you see? For it shows how grateful you can be. For a visit, a toy, a meal, a gift, or more. Thank you notes convey gratitude and, oh, so much more. Notes take time to write and time to send, going through the…
As I left a friend’s house last night, the sun was starting to set. I watched the sky as I drove and saw it turn all kinds of pinks and oranges mixed with the clear bright blue which had been its color during the day. I decided to take a detour and not go directly…
This afternoon, I can hear the air conditioner running, the shower sprinkling water, and the washer spinning as it finishes cleaning a load of clothes. Today, my husband and I are getting a taste of the “empty nest.” Actually, it won’t start fully until tomorrow and will be short-lived, but still, there is a different…