Moving to the South 25 years ago meant an adjustment to the heat, humidity and creatures of my new home. In other words, little reptiles are everywhere.
One Skink, Two Skinks, Striped Skink, Brown Skink
Pollinator Pecking Order – Observations From a Rear Window
When a friend gave me three canna lily bulbs, I had no idea what insect-avian-mammal conflicts lay ahead. I planted them next to my patio. They blossomed in a few months, stood 6 feet tall and had large, tubular, red flowers. Photo by Emi More on Pexels.com The bees came first and worked methodically, moving... Continue Reading →
Nikki’s Story – Aging Canine Guardian of the Grass
One of the last gifts my dog gave me was a lesson in leisurely strolling. No longer energized with a youthful bounce in her steps, she walked in slow, rigid movements. Arthritis and assorted ailments had changed her pace, but not her excitement about life. When she was a puppy, she was a sort of... Continue Reading →
A Reddish Hen Story – From Abandoned to Rescued
I had gotten used to seeing wildlife during long walks with my dog — rabbits, ducks, geese, turtles, lizards, frogs and snakes. But I had never come across a chicken. Not until one December morning in 2019. It was 6:30, before sunrise and the parking lot was still full of cars. The street lights were... Continue Reading →
Nap Time at the Cat Cafe – My Pop-In Visit Experience
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Have you ever gone to a café, ordered coffee and the sole employee tells you that the coffee at the café up the street is better? That’s what happened to me recently when a friend and I went to a café on the main street of a university town in... Continue Reading →
Karen M. Free 