What’s Up With That?
National Poetry Month, Day 14: Freedom Speaks
Today’s prompt word is resist. The statue, whose name is Freedom, sat outside the Congressional Auditorium in 2019. She is the same statue whose form sits atop the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Today, I’ve pretended that she is speaking to her sister, Justice, to resist. We need the Congressional (Legislative) and the Judicial branches…
Why are Naturalists so Argumentative on Social Media?
When supposed nature lovers take every opportunity to cut someone down, it turns me off. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a trend on social media. The trend is nastiness. And I’ve noticed it in the most unlikely of places: nature groups! I’m an environmental educator, formally trained with a master’s degree in natural…
What’s Up With That? Our Vacation is Almost Over and I Feel Old!
We are on the last leg of our fall vacation. It’s been wonderful, hiking every day for 5-7 miles with rock scrambles and rewards of awesome vistas. We left The Lodge at Moosehead Lake in Maine this morning after another breakfast of handmade blueberry pancakes by their in-house chef. I had made plans to stay…
What’s Up with That? Why Are People so Nasty Online?
Today, I posted my blog to my Medium.com page. Here is the link: https://carollabuzzetta.medium.com/im-so-tired-of-the-astonishing-number-of-nasty-people-online-93f8aa214784 What do you think about this phenomenon? And, why am I finding it so often in conservation groups, nature groups, and groups about gardening? It bothers me immensely! Thanks for stopping by!
What’s Up with that? A Half Bottle of Ketchup?
When you move it’s important to be organized and efficient. We were. My husband managed his shop and major indoor projects like fixing the tiny holes left in walls by hanging artwork. He also made sure the yard was in good shape. We had 3.25 acres and lots of gardens, so that was a major…
Saturday Ponderings: What is Going On With…?
Kohl’s I’ve been an avid Kohl’s shopper since we moved to the midwest in 1999. But, lately, I cannot find ANYTHING to buy there – even if I have a coupon and/or Kohl’s cash. I read that they are phasing out being a “department store” and are focusing on being a “lifestyle store” but, really?…