Clouds (a poem) – sethlewis.ie
As clouds diffusethe sun’s great lightand drain the world of colourmy restless thoughtshave covered upyour glory and your powerat times a ray—or two—breaks throughat times I think I’m glimpsing you…| sethlewis.ie
Downy Woodpecker (male) I am something of a lazy birder. I spend a lot of time and energy maintaining and enjoying my bird feeders, as well as photographing the birds in my backyard. But I rarely ever go out into the field–and when I do, “the field” is a park with a lake and hiking […]| The Used Life
As clouds diffusethe sun’s great lightand drain the world of colourmy restless thoughtshave covered upyour glory and your powerat times a ray—or two—breaks throughat times I think I’m glimpsing you…| sethlewis.ie
Happy Poetry Friday! I took a break this week from the political mayhem din, and attempted to write a Burning Haibun poem. The prompt for this came from the Poetry Sisters for their October challenge. And this was quite a … Continue reading →| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
No Kings March Chicago 10-18-25, © 2025 Michelle Kogan Do we have weeks that aren’t crazy any more… I’m not accepting all going on as normal, hence I attended the No Kings March last we…| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
When it comes to things to do in autumn in the Netherlands, mushroom spotting is always at the top of my list. Bergerbos, close to Bergen, is one of my favourite places for a forest walk during this season. The forest transforms and comes alive with golden leaves, soft moss, and, if you look closely, […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
Wander through Heilooërbos in autumn, where quiet forest paths, colourful leaves, and hidden mushrooms create a calm escape close to the Dutch coast. - Netherlands blog.| Amsterdamian - Amsterdam Blog
A fruiting fungi at one with the forest. ~ fungi in fall bloom vast networks of connection feeding the forest ~ This week Sofia invited us to explore what ancient means in the Lens Artists challeng…| writing to freedom
In what should not be a surprise for anyone who knows me even a little, I am a former theater kid. Where some families are focused around sports, my family of origin was focused around the arts. I have been a performer my entire life. As a member of a theater family, this meant that...| Glasse Witch Cottage
Kansas To varying degrees, the season is turning; across the country, touches of gold highlight its passage across the landscape. In his poem “Neighbors in October,” David Baker captures both the practicalities and the nostalgia of this sweet unleaving. All afternoon his tractor pulls a flat wagon with bales to the barn, then back to … Continue reading October Gold| Lagniappe
The world reveals itself to those who go on foot. – Werner Herzog 11,375 feet above sea level. We had just reached the top of Elizabeth Pass. Earlier that morning, […]| Dr. James Schroeder
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Santiago, Chile After months of anticipation, a 14 hour flight across the Pacific Ocean, three days in Santiago, 21 days on board MS Fram and […]| The Eternal Traveller
A new study has found that walking in nature can reduce negativity and clear your head. It’s time to get out the walking shoes and take a hike in the woods!| Learning Mind
Taygetos (or Taygetus) is among the highest mountains in Greece, and the highest one in the Peloponnese. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, with lush vegetation, rich fauna but also picturesque and historic villages. Geography and geology Taygetos is located in southeastern Peloponnese, covering areas from the prefectures of Laconia, Messinia, and Arcadia. Its peak, Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), stands at around 2,404 m (7,887 ft). It is characterized by steep ridges, deep gorges, an...| Greek News Agenda
It is always a breath of fresh air to visit Pt. Reyes in Northern California. We go once a month and it is a different and thrilling adventure every time, cycles of the season are always in play. Our day trip last week was a typical coastal mid-October day. It was chilly and overcast. We … Continue reading Autumn Day at Pt. Reyes| Jet Eliot
As a devoted fan of wildlife on earth, I am excited to share beautiful art depicting wildlife in ancient Egypt. We humans have been revering our wild animals for centuries. Statue of Horus, Edfu, E…| Jet Eliot
This autumn play dough tray for toddlers sparks sensory exploration and fine motor play with nature treasures and cozy fall scents. The post Autumn Playdough Tray | Simple Nature-Inspired Fun appeared first on Montessori From The Heart.| Montessori From The Heart
The studio runs smoothly when collections move fast, which is why planning seasonally and ordering wisely is critical. This strategic approach ensures operational efficiency and maximizes creative potential, allowing designers to maintain consistency and quality across all events. Flexible batches of bulk fresh flowers are invaluable for maintaining stock levels without overcommitment, while a steady […] The post Seasonal Flower Collections That Move Fast All Year Round appeared first on In...| Intelligent Living
Some cities might be all about pounding the pavement, but Seattle is truly special in that its home to both the cultural spoils of an urban center and the gateway to the Great Outdoors.| Fodors Travel Guide
Lower Two Medicine Lake, Blackfeet Nation, Montana, host of the 2025 black/death metal music festival Fire in the Mountains Some years ago when I still lived I upstate New York, I began workin…| Antonia Malchik
Cairngorms National Park| Tranature
One day last week we found ourselves in this little oasis behind Dunkeld’s high street in search of a quiet spot to enjoy our sandwiches. Wishing you all a blessed Sunday and a peaceful new week, with love from Xenia xxx Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr. Silent Sunday Becca’s Sunday Trees #609 Weekly … Continue reading "Silent Sunday: A Stroll Down Autumn Street"| Tranature
changing coloura sprinkle of rainon the maple © Xenia Tran Chrysanthemum #35, October 2025 We are grateful and delighted that the above haiku was included in Chrysanthemum Issue 35. Warm thanks to Beate Conrad for selecting my poem and to Klaus-Dieter Wirth for his beautiful German translation: Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday and a … Continue reading "Haiku: Changing Colour"| Tranature
We are taking a short blogging break to enjoy the current fine weather and will be back on Wednesday 22 October 2025. Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday and a peaceful rest of the week, with lov…| Tranature
Victoria is one of the most jam-packed states in Australia, for charming towns, lovely beaches, wine regions & national parks. Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. While Melbourne is a must-visit destination on any trip to Australia there is so much to explore beyond the city limits! The best places to visit in … The post The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia appeared first on The Wanderbug.| The Wanderbug
Hardly anyone from outside of Victoria has even heard of Wilsons Prom, yet it’s one of the most-loved destinations in the state. A genuine insider favourite, the vast national park nearly three hours’ drive east of Melbourne had been on my weekend wishlist for four years! On the AFL Grand Final long weekend one year, David and I finally had a chance to visit. It … The post Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria appeared first on The Wanderbug.| The Wanderbug
[Oct 20, 2025] To celebrate the grand opening of its Myerberg Stage at the Greenwald Amphitheater, the Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus in Reisterstown held the “Harvest Music Festival” last Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 7 p.m.... The post Pearlstone Celebrates Launch of New Amphitheater appeared first on Adamah.| Adamah
The post The Buzz of Balance: How Beekeeping Sustains Life at Kiawah River appeared first on Kiawah River.| Kiawah River
Interview with Jennifer Salinas, FTHub Forest Bathing Guide, on education, community healing, and nature’s role in cultural and personal well-being.| Forest Therapy Hub
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) even though it’s mostly marketed as a perennial flower it is a resilient perennial herb that has thrived in Scotland’s meadows, grasslands and roadside verges for centuries. Known both as a medicinal herb and edible flower, it has long been celebrated in folklore and traditional remedies. Its feathery leaves, aromatic qualities,…| Caledonian Horticulture
A new interactive art installation was three years in the making at Michigan Technological University.| EdScoop
We talked to Genevieve Furtner, who Govenor Tim Walz called the “Queen of Walleye,” about all things fish: the DNR hatchery in Saint Paul, the State Fair fish pond, where baby walleye come from, what a “tiger muskie” is, why we stock lakes, and how much of an impact anglers have on the state economy. Links Egg harvesting demonstration video Walleye biology The almighty Muskellunge DNR State Hatcheries Saint Paul Hatchery Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our int...| Streets.mn
In this post, LearnJam's Jo Sayers shares his reflections and learnings from a recent peer-led learning journey. The post Expressions of a response to the metacrisis appeared first on LearnJam.| LearnJam
This remarkable beach in the Canary Islands has ‘sand’ that looks entirely like popped popcorn. Actually a result of fragmented white coral that has washed ashore, the sight is still remarkable to see. And it makes for really fun photography. The beach’s unique composition make it a favorite for locals and travelers alike. Check [...] The post This Remarkable Beach in The Canary Islands Has Popcorn Sand appeared first on Moss and Fog.| Moss and Fog
Dana Biosphere Reserve in Jordan: Hiking into the Wild The Culture Map If you’re looking for a true nature and hiking experience in Jordan, Dana Biosphere Reserve is the place to lace up your boots. Perched between mountain and desert, this ancient biosphere reserve feels like it’s been here since the beginning of time, carved slowly by wind and silence. It’s a place you go when you […] The post Dana Biosphere Reserve in Jordan: Hiking into the Wild appeared first on The Culture Map.| The Culture Map
by Mike U. In October 1997, a coworker at the camera store where I was employed invited me to accompany him for a day of fall colors photography in southwest Colorado. We headed out early and made our way to the off-the-beaten-path area near Dunton, a tiny unincorporated hamlet which sits at about 8,600 feet elevation near… Leer más Autumn Colors & Cirrus Clouds| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Rana No, I can’t drive you out of my heart, Believe you me I triedYou are mine in my world, oh no! You are my whole world While dead and dry leaves fall off from branches of the treesLove’s a kite dancing in the hurricane where dusky tides hurled When I reminisce of you I… Leer más My Love for you| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Daniela Topîrcean royal show –the nightingale’s songdispels the mist * pastel in twilight –traveling swans in the autumn sky * open wings –the wandering zephyrover the swan’s nest (Poems from the trilingual volume Aripi – Poeme Haiku III) https://web.facebook.com Photo by Ekaterina Iliushkina on Unsplash| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Petru Racolța When I fall for the last time,I would like it to happen quietly,No one should know that I have been brought down, Being convinced that I will keep flying,Soaring through the sky far and wide,As I always have. I will not admit defeat,I will remember the most successful journeys,The company of other masterful… Leer más The last fall| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Lauren Scott Sidewalks no longer sizzlebeneath summer’s intense embrace –a sign anticipated by the leaveswith an abundance of grace. Each year around this time,they’re excited for the change,like a model walks the runway,new colors rearrange. Shades of cranberries and squashwarmly enter stage left –pinks and purples gladly accepttheir much-needed rest. A season that captivates whencinnamon… Leer más Cozy Vibes| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Marcello Comitini What did you see in that nightof shooting starswithout any announcement,without any expected birthbeyond those old hopeswhich, again next summerwill fall with the stars?As you watched, did you hearthe mountain exhortingthe river not to dissolve into the sea?Did you see the tiger spare the zebra,and the lion the timid gazelle?The stars fallbecause nature… Leer más Night of stars| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Mike U. (#31) my exhausted faithflows just as the drift ice flowsbreaks and melts awayheaven’s reflection blurringin the sea’s saltwater tears… (#32) I catch the waterdripping from the iciclesin a mason jaras a gentle reminderthat I do not weep alone…(#33) moon paints snow angelson forgotten midnight fieldsonly clouds can seesleeping souls obliviousto shy winter’s artistry (c)… Leer más A Tanka Trio (11)| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Nicole Sara trail of leaves floating awaymurmur of rustle and stillnessdressing in rhyme the night and the day,and the grapes in a blanket of chillnesstears dripping from its deep clouds of grey…| Gobblers by Masticadores
On the Edge of Extinction Monarch royaltya realm threatened to expirefor human “progress” Butterflies are some of the most beautiful wings of summer, and the wings of those butterflies are currently on their way to warmer climates. We don’t have to be a lepidopterist, an entomologist specializing in the study of butterflies and moths, to […]| Midwest Mary
Sweet Autumn Clematis Sweet autumn clematis–a solid wall of green and white,full and lush from two small sprouts.A little bit of love from the gardener, sun, and raingoes a long way with nature. These vivid, white, four-petaled blossoms cause me to ponder.What if they were bright, white starsscattered throughout a green sky in the middle […]| Midwest Mary
Take a walk with me along the Fox River in Batavia, Illinois. We’re sure to find interesting plants, birds, and waterways. * Lily pods minus the lilies. Duck ducking in duck weed. Male goldfinch striking a pose. Cranberry bush–but I’m not certain these are edible. Egret in its pure form. Pond-slider turtle looking for you. […]| Midwest Mary
Mourning Summer’s Passing I love the summer so—bright rays of sunshine,warm, gentle breezes,concerts of bird calls,and cicada dances.Greenery everywhere—grass, shrubs, weeds,floral blooms in every shade,and sandy beaches with cool waves. But the season is drifting away.The days are growing shorter,and the nights are cooler.“Please, don’t leave.I love you so,“I beg of Summer.She pays me no […]| Midwest Mary
Social Darwinists use “survival of the fittest” as an excuse to privatize land or remove the social safety net. But that fails to recognize how nature really works. The post Capitalism Loves Competition. Nature Has Other Ideas. appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Sir David Beckham discovered this Cotswolds view while looking for a house to buy.| Latest from Country Life
Sir David Beckham talks to Paula Minchin about discovering the joys of beekeeping and gardening.| Latest from Country Life
Now is the time to firstly, hug a tree, and secondly, plant some more — in increasingly imaginative ways.| Country Life
Ten years ago, I climbed into a canoe and paddled onto the Mississippi River. This was a magazine assignment, one of the first big adventures in my then-new career as a freelance journalist. The story was simple; I was meant to profile a river guide who took tourists out on... The post The Fundamental Power of The Mississippi River appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
What do you get when you mix a pumpkin with slime? A perfectly squishy, stretchy... The post Pumpkin Slime Science: A Fall Sensory Experiment for Kids appeared first on Teach Beside Me.| Teach Beside Me
Some of my Inkling writing group friends have been inspired to write poems using Wordle guesses. I’ve tried a few times, but as a person who plays Wordle infrequently and always starts with the same word, the practice didn’t appeal to me. Mary Lee’s rule is when she guesses in three words, she writes a […]| Reflections on the Teche
I bought butterfly plants in the spring. Spring turned to summer.I watered. They survived.Summer turned to fall.I watered. They survived.On first inspection,I thought my plant had a disease.What weird fungus was growing?I opened Google lens. AI generated a match.Giant swallowtail caterpillars!A little lesson from Mother Nature:Do not destroy what you do not know. Once I […]| Reflections on the Teche
I have lived in the same neighborhood for 21 years, and for all of that time, there was an empty lot in the cul-de-sac at the end of the street. This empty lot was my crossover space for walking from my street to a neighboring one that also follows the bayou. The crossover lot was […]| Reflections on the Teche
On Monday and Tuesday, my grandchildren had Fall Break. They spent it with me. The fall mornings have been cooler, so we spent the good part of Tuesday morning outside. This photo was taken at Devil’s Pond in City Park. Stella has downy white goose feathers in her hands, and she’s pointing to turtles out […]| Reflections on the Teche
“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still.” — Leon Brown On the first day of October, I went alone on a long walk. Usually I am with friends but that …| happiness and food
Review of 2 new picture books that are about nature, senses, & imagination. Including one about seasons & one about trees and looking for the spirits.| www.craftymomsshare.com
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of …| Travels Through My Lens
Hi, friends. The eleventh installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (11)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. Each of these installments contains three tanka (be sure to click this link or the link below to read all of them). Many kind thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing these tanka. Very much appreciated, Manuela. “A Tanka … Continue reading “A Tanka Trio (11)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Hi, folks. The estimable Manuela Timofte, editor of Gobblers by Masticadores, has shared another of my nature photography images titled “Rocks & Tower at Big Spring Canyon.” Thank you, Manuela, for publishing this photograph of the high desert region of my part of the world. Very much appreciated. You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here: … Continue reading “Rocks & Tower at Big Spring Canyon” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Not so long ago, the garden was an essential resource for most families, used to supplement the household’s food supply, as well as providing medicine, dye plants and household essentials, such as soap ingredients and bedding. Only the very rich could afford a garden full of purely decorative flowers, with wide lawns to walk on. … Continue reading "Our Paradise Gardens"| Hearth Witchery
An app backed by ecologists aims to reconnect people with nature by mapping the UK’s wild spaces The post App launches to help people to discover nature on their doorstep appeared first on Positive News.| Positive News
Hot springs are must visit places when enjoying outdoor adventures in the Canadian Rockies. Here are 5 hot springs you don't want to miss. The post Hot Springs of the Canadian Rockies appeared first on Outdoor Adventure Sampler.| Outdoor Adventure Sampler
★★★★★ - A citizen science project for reporting and identifying wildlife observations, plus a phone app for use 'in the field.' Think of it as Pokémon Go for real animals and plants.| Hyperborea: New Posts
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explores the extraordinary world of fungi in our forests and woodlands and explains how we can support these vital fungal communities.| forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk
In the waning days of autumnnature sheds its hilarity.Crimson red, halloween orange,and golden yellow leaves shrivel,lose their vim and fall.Farmers’ fields, stripped of cropsseem eeirly clold and barren. I seek warmth, light and respite.Candles lit, afghan wrapped,mulled wine and book… Continue reading →| lillian the home poet
You should have known,pumpkins do rot. Center stage, porch light blazing,oohed and aahed at by passersby.Bright eyes lit from within.But candle burns, continually drips.Insides shrivel, eyes begin to droop.Carved in grin begins to sneer. Inevitably the brouhaha endscrowds thin, candle… Continue reading →| lillian the home poet
nature’s cancan skirtsvivid orange, gold, crimson redleaves delight the eyes windows opened widefresh breezes ruffle curtainspumpkins on display witches roam the streetsmoms and dads with lit…| lillian the home poet
Walter Veit is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Philosophy at the University of Reading, where I am also the director of the PPE program as well as the philosophy MA program. "Furthermore, I am an external member of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. My interests are broad, but I work primarily in and at the intersections of (i) the Philosophy of Cognitive and Biological Sciences, (ii) the Philosophy of Mind, and (iii) Applied Ethics. Muc...| Interalia Magazine
NastPlas are an international artistic duo formed by Fran R. Learte and Natalia Molinos. "We explore the relationship between humans and the natural environment by merging advanced technology with handcrafted processes. Combining digital tools such as artificial intelligence and 3D modeling with traditional techniques like ceramics, we create hybrid pieces that bridge the digital and physical worlds." The post HumanNature appeared first on Interalia Magazine.| Interalia Magazine
By Martin Moss, Senior Officer - Green Infrastructure Mapping Team As recognition grows of the importance of nature to our health and wellbeing, understanding green infrastructure provision is vital to ensuring everyone can benefit from nature wherever they live. Natural …| Natural England
We’re in the middle of a step change for national-scale environmental evidence in England. In recent years, the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme has allowed us to create and upgrade maps and data products like the England Peat …| Natural England
From international pledges to pioneering reintroduction projects, it’s been an exciting year for England’s fungi. Natural England Mycologist, Matt Wainhouse, reflects on remarkable year for fungal conservation. Fungi on the global agenda Fungi have often missed out in the global …| Natural England
By Co-Chairs Dame Caroline Spelman and Sarah Mukherjee MBE. Together, we have the pleasure of Co-Chairing Natural England’s Landscape Advisory Panel (NELAP), Sarah as our external Co-Chair, drawing upon her long experience, including as a Member of Julian Glover’s Landscapes …| Natural England
Nature Returns is a flagship programme led by Natural England, which is delivering practical solutions for nature and climate and building robust scientific evidence to support policy and investment decisions. Nature-based solutions address problems in ways that benefit both people and …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
608th Sunday Trees“Rebecca Trees” from around the world (03) Threave Gardens and Natural Reserve – near Castle DouglasCounty of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland —————– It is a special (to me) when someone happens upon a … Continue reading →| "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea"
607th Sunday TreesPortugal and Spain Tree Series (23) Casa de Mateus in Villa Real, Portugal —————– Previous: Sunday TreesIrish Tree SeriesEuropean Tree Serie…| "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea"
As in Conrad, even when characters think they understand the dynamics of Leonard Woolf’s jungle, they really don’t. The post B-Sides: Leonard Woolf’s “The Village in the Jungle” appeared first on Public Books.| Public Books
I have squirrels in my attic. Which is not the same thing as bats in my belfry. Or is it? Yes, I know – squirrels in a guy’s attic can mean two different things. Of course, those two things can be true at once. And maybe this is what causes a case of nuts in…| J. P.'s Blog
Yesterday at the UK’s Pre-COP event at the Natural History Museum, Defra’s Secretary of State, Rt Hon Emma Reynolds launched the 2025 Biodiversity Finance Trends Dashboard, which tracks global progress against biodiversity finance targets, as part of efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss as set out under the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). …| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
Downham Community Land Trust and local GPs had plans to open up Whitefoot Lane playing fields and start addressing health inequalities. Previous Lewisham mayor Damian Egan supported their vision. But Lewisham council plans to transfer the lease this week, finally destroying their hopes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Version imprimable de Xi Kang, poète anarcho-mystique Jean Levi Xi Kang, poète anarcho-mystique La pensée politique chinoise n’a jamais imaginé d’autres modes d’organisation que hiérarchiques. Aussi, dans la mesure où la souveraineté y est nécessairement conçue sous les espèces d’une relation de stricte subordination, toute alternative sera envisagée sur un mode paroxystique. Il s’est toujours […]| Les Amis de Bartleby
The Annapurna trek is one of Nepal’s greatest adventures. Compare the Annapurna Circuit and Base Camp routes, and find out which one to take| Museum of Wander
I was looking through some of my photographs the other day and came across several of lovely trees. I thought I’d share them. I love trees, and they are so important, not only for helping wit…| Dragons Rule OK. V.M.Sang (author)
Community groups condemn Lewisham council's stewardship of the playing fields, which has allowed the ancient pond to dry out and progressed the plan for a 3G football pitch which will "dump microplastics into a nature reserve". They fear transfer of the site's lease will make things worse.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Titre : Faunes Autrice : Christiane Vadnais Illustrateur : Martin Wittfooth Éditeur : L’Atalante Genre(s) : dystopie Nombre de pages : 125 Il n’y aura pas de vivant sans dévora…| Livraisons Littéraires
Hillary Rosner is a science journalist and editor who teaches journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is also a friend and fellow member of Scilance, a network of 30+ science writers that has been meeting up online for 20 years. Over the years, I’ve loved following Hillary’s thoughtful, adventurous reporting on wildlife conservation, […]| The Last Word On Nothing
Our neighbors of ten years moved away about a month ago. They were an older couple; L., the husband, was the one we interacted with the most. He was a commercial contractor and drove a big black pickup, but he also made sure to let my wife and me know he had never once voted […]| The Last Word On Nothing
As mentioned in previous posts, on July 21st I returned to Lake Erie Metropark after a six-week absence due to the heat, humidity, stormy weather and wildfire smoke. On July 21st I visited this venue, not once, but twice. The … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Ever since I was a little nipper, I have been fascinated by swans. Was I captivated by their majestic beauty in the images found in my fairy tale books? Or was it because when we still lived in Toronto, my … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Ya, some days life is just ducky … … and other days there are obstacles to overcome, dilemmas like when you get into a pickle and sadly neither Google nor chatbots have an easy fix. I think we neve…| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Taking a day trip to the rugged, icy landscape of the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon is one of the best ways to spend a winter day in Rovaniemi. This deep canyon goes up to 130 meters (427 feet) at its deepest point, stretching 30 kilometers long with beautiful views all along its length. So be prepared...| Eternal Arrival
One of the most iconic activities you can enjoy while visiting Finnish Lapland is taking a husky ride through the snow above the Arctic Circle! It’s a classic winter in Finland itinerary staple and a must-do while visiting Rovaniemi in winter. There are lots of options for dog sledding in Rovaniemi, some better than others....| Eternal Arrival
Last week, I managed to go for a reasonable cycle ride, which included meandering around Papahenga - the Matua Saltmarsh.| Life at No. 22
Standing by the lake, we felt insignificant as we gazed up at the peaks towering around us;| Life at No. 22
The game of golf has a history that some say dates back to the Roman Empire. However, most credit Scotland as the birthplace of the game we recognize today, first played on rugged terrain with wooden clubs and handmade balls. Played by millions as a leisure sport, golf has evolved into a professional sport that draws from …| Texas Hill Country
