A longish story about how one little hummingbird won our hearts and lost us sleep in the course of a day, making us love its species just a bit more!
Syringe Feeding Joy and A Sleepless Night
Nurturing Soil: Getting The Most Of A Summer Hour
Caring for soil is easier to do than micro-managing the whole garden. Here is how I spend an hour in the heat of summer to get the soil ready for fall planting.
When Purple Martins Make It Rain
The kids and I go witness tens of thousands -- perhaps a quarter million! -- Purple Martins come in to roost for the night. Learn about the biggest American swallow and watch video of this amazing event.
It’s The Little (Exoskeleton) Things
My ode to the bug. Find out why I'm not creeped out by them, and challenge yourself not to be creeped out either. They are here to stay, whether you like it or not.
Crazy, Busy Life
Too much going on for a post, so I'm cramming a few photos into a journal of sorts. Better reading, methinks!
Homemade Dirt Lasagna, Feeding Worms
Here it is...finally! A recipe card on how to make a Dirt Lasagna for your earthworms. You're welcome.
Live. Bird. Recharge. Repeat.
Back from vacation! Some mountain photos and feathered beauties for you to feast your eyes. The American Dipper...finally. A longish (1,000 words) post with lots of photos. Come have a look!
Vegan Holy Grail! Chocolate Cake, an FAQ
The best vegan chocolate cake ever. Plus, a one-on-one sit down for a frank chat about your food choices. "I will be a hummingbird..."
Winter Birding – Photography in Dim Lighting (Sound!)
Photography in dim lighting can be difficult but not impossible. You too can get great images if you know how to set up your camera beforehand. Go to the post to listen to the sounds of the marshland birds while viewing the latest bird photos taken from Brazos Bend State Park. The peak birding season on the Texas Gulf Coast is only just beginning!
We Are All Animals
How we celebrate Reverend King every day.
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