People travel from all over the world to see “our” lightning bugs (“fireflies”). Not so sure folks would do that […]
Artificial Religion
Coming this weekend: What if Artificial Intelligence Created a Religion? (Citizen-Times)
Wild Wonder
Today I got close-up and personal with a “Snowberry Clearwing” Moth! I’ve seen them dart around in the last few […]
One Species, Many Species
Species spied by one set of eyes, in one “Rose of Sharon” tree-bush: (keep in mind: this is one bush, […]
Unbearably Adorable
It’s normal to see wildlife all over our forest neighborhood here in the Blue Ridge mountains. And… there are always […]
Turning Churches into Cafes and Clubs
Visiting family in Oregon, we went out for dinner and drinks at a local church. At least it used to […]
Bee, Ant, Me
Out in the Classroom this afternoon (the one under the sycamore shading me from the summer sun, where I look […]
Loving to Hate?
I’ve started volunteering as a “Greeter” at a local Planned Parenthood clinic. Having known women who received healthcare through PP […]
Journeys
In this month of June, we’ll be journeying across the country to visit close family and friends who often seem […]
Revolutionary Religion
This week’s column considers the intent of the American Founders when writing a Secular Constitution that protects all beliefs. Excerpt […]
Wild at the Door
Over five years ago I cleared the patio of furniture and took away most plants, letting the area go a […]
Wren and Rabbit
An encounter, then another, lead to poetic expression. . . The Wren and the Wrabbit Standing still Nature comes close […]
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