Some weeks ago I posted one of my academic papers from my graduate coursework in Environmental Education and Natural Resources. I am finding, roughly six months out of school, that I miss academic writing! I know that sounds crazy, but I love information and the synthesis of it following a period of researching a topic….
It’s that time again! Time to think about gardening! I am excited to once again be planning to plant a school garden with the entire student body of an elementary school. I like to do have a theme in the gardens I plant with school aged children. The reason is that this gives me and…
Driving to work, I have the immense pleasure of passing by an expanse of the Mississippi River. My first poem was inspired by these trips in the last few weeks. Most people know of my affinity for the Monarch Butterfly that spans almost two decades. But, when I first came to Wisconsin, I learned of…
Orchid Buds, by Carol Labuzzetta, 2017.
It’s already 8:30 p.m. and I am just sitting down. I’ve had a busy day starting with a coffee date with a friend, followed by going work, followed by sitting in our high school stadium for a track meet. I have not had time to write or even think about what I would write today….
It is a little early to start thinking about the arrival of my favorite butterfly, but I read that the Monarchs have started to leave their overwintering site in Central Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains. If you have a chance and want to listen to a scientist who has devoted her whole life to this incredible…
We all know the saying, “it’s five o’clock somewhere” which usually refers to having an adult beverage well before the time it might be socially acceptable to do so. But, today, I exclaimed, “It’s five o’clock and still light out!” We are freed from the dark clutches of winter’s gloom.” Not exactly poetic but true!…
Sometimes we do all we can to Find a Place Between….. Fluff and Nitty Gritty Boredom and Stress Productivity and Relaxation Stimulation and Rest Mindfulness and Mindlessness Inspiration and Frustration Focus and Distraction Insomnia and Sleep Knowing and Not Knowing Confidence and Questioning Organization and Chaos Purpose and Whimsy Walking on Eggshells and Sliding on…