As the end of November approaches, bare tree branches reach for the sky. Gardens have been put to bed for the year. The world is becoming less colorful. Creatures, large and small are preparing for the long winter months or migrating south. The weather begins to turn colder and The Read more…
Yesterday we had snow for the first time in weeks. And this morning I woke up to see a snow covered world outside. As soon as I saw the snow-covered bird feeders outside our windows I felt like I could hear many Minnesotans Sigh With Relief because the world looks Read more…
This winter has been very unusual here in Minnesota with strangely mild weather and very little snow. In fact, according to one weather reporter, Nashville, Tennessee has had more snow than Minneapolis so far this winter. To me It Feels Like Spring already and though I’m enjoying it, there is Read more…
In a series of gray damp days this morning I had a wonderful surprise outside my office window. It was an unexpected Bright Spot in a gray week. As I opened the blinds to my office window I saw a female downy woodpecker at the bird feeder. She froze in Read more…
My love for amaryllis flowers began accidentally several years ago when I found some amaryllis bulbs encased in red wax at Trader Joe’s. The bulbs had all they needed to grow and bloom the tag said, no messy pot or regular watering needed. So I bought one bulb and brought Read more…