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Category Archives: Nature
Springtime Walk
Yesterday my hubby and I decided to take a nice leisurely walk in the neighborhood. The weather had cooled down considerably and there was a nice cool breeze blowing. We took our walk just before dusk when the sun was … Continue reading
Posted in Nature
Tagged deer, honeysuckle fragrance, lilics, neighborhood walk, raccoon, sprintime
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Circle of Life
I walk a lot in my quaint little neighborhood. I guess you could say we live in a valley (our neighborhood name even has the word Valley in it). It’s very hilly and woodsy and we live at sort of … Continue reading
An Open Letter to The Today Show: About April the Giraffe
Dear Today Show, I watched a clip from your show this morning with your comments about April the Giraffe. You know— the Internet sensation that none of you seemed to even be very familiar with. The very pregnant giraffe at … Continue reading
Swarm
This post is in response to the WordPress one-word daily prompt: Swarm I remember a time many years ago when my children were small and the periodical cicadas emerged from the ground in droves. I think it may have been … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Uncategorized
Tagged cicada killer wasps, periodical cicadas, swarm of cicadas
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Mimosa Tree
Today’s WordPress one-word daily prompt is: Tree If I had to name my favorite tree, I would have to say it is the Mimosa tree. We had a few in both the front and the backyard of the home I … Continue reading
Fire Flies Alive and Well in Tennessee
I grew up calling them lightning bugs, but they’re synonymous with fireflies. I realized last night that living in the south all my life and seeing these critters year after year has made me take them for granted. I almost don’t notice … Continue reading
