Category Archives: Nature

Out in Nature Hiking Bryant Grove Trail

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

Hubby and I recently returned to a trail we’ve hiked in the past, called the Bryant Grove Trail located in Long Hunter State Park near Nashville, Tennessee.  It’s a good trail if you like solitude while hiking (we do) as … Continue reading →

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Backyard Visitor

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

Yesterday, while standing in the kitchen getting ready to cook dinner, hubby walked up to the sink to wash his hands.  A minute later, I noticed him straining to see something out the kitchen window.  Finally, he said, “Is that … Continue reading →

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Ozone Falls

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

Hubby and I recently visited the beautiful Ozone Falls in Rockwood, Tennessee (near Crossville, Tennessee).  Ozone falls is a 43-acre natural area.  The falls plunge 110 feet below into a greenish-blue rock pool.  Hubby and I went with the intention … Continue reading →

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It’s Another Boy for April the Giraffe!

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

Have you heard the news?  Yes, April the giraffe had her baby this morning!  Isn’t he adorable?  I was up watching the live cam late last night and into the wee hours of the morning as April began pacing and … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned From Watching a Giraffe Cam

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Are any of you watching and awaiting the birth of April the Giraffe’s fifth calf?  She’s due at any time.  I’ve been glued to the Animal Adventure Park live cam AGAIN and swore I’d never let myself get addicted to it … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Go Away

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

The “weather people” are saying we’ve had 13 1/2 inches of rain since February 1st.  That’s a whole lot of rain folks!  We even broke a 139 year rain record for this area.  I’ve lived in Tennessee all my life, … Continue reading →

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I Think God Has a Sense of Humor, Do You?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

I remember once getting into a conversation with my mother over whether or not we thought God had a sense of humor.  My mother had just finished reading Embraced by the Light, Betty Eadie’s book about her near death experience.  In … Continue reading →

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