Spring on the Home Front
It’s been a lovely spring – if not extremely changeable weather-wise. One day it’s 80 degrees F, the next day it hails. I’m very fortunate to live near miles of protected woodlands. A couple of trails...
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On my walk today, I came across numerous clumps of this pretty wild iris. It’s called Yellow Flowered Iris (Iris chrysophylla). They were really quite striking amongst the dark green grasses and poison...
View ArticleSpring – Almost!
After a lovely sunny afternoon yesterday, we were confused by an all-morning hail and snow flurry. Winter is trying to hold on. However, not for long! Already there are beautiful early spring...
View ArticleGlorious Spring
It’s official: Spring is gloriously here. We’re having a spate of cloudless warm days (can you believe it? Monday it’s supposed to climb to mid-80’s F!). I had a long walk yesterday and this...
View ArticleWalking in Spring Green
For the last several days after work, I’ve parked my car near the Post Office, put on my walking shoes, and trekked up to the old pioneer cemetery on top of a hill where there is a trail that skirts...
View ArticleSpring Expansions
It might be a bit hard to see as this doe is in the shade, but her belly is expanding greatly. I predict she will have twin fawns! (Well, no hardship prediction there…) All the lady does of a...
View ArticleCreekside Discoveries
It’s been really hot here lately – over 90 F – and I tend to gravitate toward walks on the cooler side. So these days I’ve been walking mostly in the shade near a creek where I live – part of the...
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