Snakes. Another sign spring is here. Forget Robins. I have seen Robins here in early March when days were warming and snow was melting, just to be slammed with another 2 weeks of winter. The poor things freeze and starve. Still, Robins are normally a sign of spring and so are Garter snakes. If you…
Read MoreThese are always a joy to come across in the bush. A bit of whimsy in the forest. Little white tufts here and there that break up the scenery of bare branches, dead grass and rotting leaves. Around here, in the wild, these tufts are clumped a few at a time. I once saw a…
Read More“Ok? Who wants to go with me?” My husband announces. “Me!” My daughter exclaims. Oh great, I think to myself. No chance for a deer now. Kids are noisy. Kids are messy. Kids are innocent. She wants to be where her Papa is. Wasn’t I the same? My younger moments were following in my father’s…
Read MoreThey say you can take me places Help me remember Help me forget Fly. I’m tempted to go I’m tempted to stay What do I want from you? Fly. The journey can be a trip The trip can be a journey I don’t understand you Fly. They say you have promises If I was lost…
Read MorePussy Willow, Pussy Willow where have you been? I have been waiting for Spring to be seen. Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow, what will you do now? I will go forth and pollinate all of my boughs. © Jennifer Côté https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussy_willow
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MOOSE, MUSHROOMS, and MUD 