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Friday, May 28, 2021

Exploring Shawnee National Forest on a Tiger

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A black swallowtail butterfly flies along side my foot peg. Indigo bunting birds lead us into the woods. A woodsy scent lures us into the lu...
Saturday, April 24, 2021

Nature's Euphoria on Black Mountain Road

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Wow! Wow! Woohoo! I'm glad we saved the best for last. This road is amazing.  My husband Mark and I spent the month of February in Morro...
Thursday, January 14, 2021

Amaryllis Brighten a Dreary Winter Day

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The amaryllis is a symbol of determination, beauty, and love. Some also associate this flower with strength, determination, and success. I t...
Sunday, January 10, 2021

A January Visit to the St. Louis Zoo

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Yesterday gave us a great opportunity to visit the St. Louis Zoo. We had to go to St. Louis for another reason anyway, and since the zoo req...
Sunday, January 3, 2021

Unplugging with Nature at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

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For many years Mark and I have wanted to go to Loretta Lynn’s ranch. I have always loved her and her music and wanted to see her town and mu...
Friday, January 1, 2021

Impact of Ice, Snow, and Cold on Plants

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Today I sit in my warm office and listen to the ice-laden plants tinkle and crack outside with each gust of winter wind. An ice-weighted elm...
Thursday, December 31, 2020

Bird Reflection...Birds make me smile

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Today I’ve been thinking a lot about birds. I see them feeding outside my window. A downy woodpecker pecking on the suet cake, stopped and...