Tag Archives: nature

Pickin’ and grinnin’ and …

… pitchin’ in. On any given day, loose litter blows about in the gentle wind … a stray fast-food wrapper here, an empty water bottle there. A half-eaten apple, carelessly tossed aside, reposes near the perimeter path, evidently too dilapidated … Continue reading →

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Parker sez: “Five peanuts for five poses!” #Wordless Wednesday #Yep, I paid up!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Tree-hugging and trekking.

Just like many Michiganders, on Earth Day 2023, I awoke to a soggy Saturday. While I sipped my coffee, I decided that Mother Earth was shedding tears … tears for what has become of our planet. I am not talking … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning, er … preening! #Wordless Wednesday #Now I’m good to go and I’ll get a gullfriend!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Proceeding at a snail’s pace! #Wordless Wednesday #Must. Do. Better!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Easy like (Easter) Sunday morning.

Easter Sunday morning was picture-perfect, so after a quick stop to walk one mile and feed the critters at my favorite nature nook, I headed straight to Heritage Park. As I crossed the parking lot, there was an unusual sight, … Continue reading →

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A Mallard muses about reflections: is it live … or is it Memorex? #Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Next stop: Bunnyville.

I was a dumb bunny (who me??) And I know you are all ears to find out why! Well, here’s my little tail, er … tale. I went down the proverbial rabbit hole to prepare this post. I thought it … Continue reading →

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Kindred souls.

It may seem like I write a lot about lavishing sunflower seeds and peanuts on my furry and feathered friends, especially the squirrels. But, please know that other people are concerned about how animals survive in brutal weather too, especially … Continue reading →

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A keen observer.

It is a new month, so we’re flipping over to April’s nature calendar page. The venue is Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. What a great spot to sit and watch the world go by and I like the sentiment as well. … Continue reading →

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