How to Get Better Seashells at the Beach
Years ago, when I was a teenager, our father took us to Myrtle Beach. Finding shells was exciting and we were able to gather quite a few during our weekend Read More …
Tag: nature
A Well-deserved Vacation … From Everything
For almost a week, we vacationed at Virginia Beach. Usually, I take my computer to keep up with what’s going on Facebook, Twitter, etc., but with all the turmoil occurring Read More …
Turtles, Turtles, Turtles
I’ve made a few posts about the turtles in our yard over the past two summers. While mowing, I’ve had to be extra careful to watch for them because I Read More …
Toadstools and Fairy Rings
Do you believe in fairies? When you see mushrooms the day after rain, do you think about fairies? This year we’ve encountered numerous colorful types of mushrooms and toadstools. With Read More …
Turtle Rescue
This past week while mowing the backyard I found two Eastern Box Turtles hiding in the waist-high grass. Because the grass in this part of our yard was so sparse Read More …
Cocoons
When I was a teenager, I loved to hunt for moth cocoons. Although the cocoons were brown and drab, most of them, they were like a treasure for me. An Read More …
Fiddling Worms
As a teenager, I spent most of my summers exploring the woods, fields, and bluffs behind our house in Pleasant Hill, Alabama. And most of my time, I searched and Read More …
Snake!
“Snake!” was something I used to shout in fear whenever I saw one. Now when I shout it, it means, “Hon, bring the camera quick!” During my youth, I recall Read More …