“big-in-heart debut novel… poetic and evocative” If you appreciate a sense of place and lush descriptions of the natural world … More
Category: Animals
The Joy of Animals: A Not So Mud Loving Rhino
It’s hard to imagine anyone can watch Ringo, a Southern White Rhinoceros calf who oozes personality from the top of his expressive Shrek-like ears and adorably plaintive whine … More
Book: WE ARE ALL COMPLETELY BESIDE OURSELVES by Karen Joy Fowler
“…a necessary read. For all of mankind.” I want to extend the same courtesy that so many other reviewers extended … More
Bring it, 2016
2015 went by like a speed bump. Is it that I just turned 57, so every year races by faster … More
For The Joy of Animals: Turkey Bobbing
Turkey bobbing anyone? We take an all hands — and paws — approach to prepping for our christmas feast. Do you have … More
Book: WILDERNESS by Lance Weller
I’ll start with this: WILDERNESS by Lance Weller is THE book I’ve been waiting for. In fact, if I could give … More
Book: WOLF WINTER by Cecilia Ekbäck
WOLF WINTER by Cecilia Ekbäck — “skillfully spans genres…breathtaking… beautifully haunting” This atmospheric novel drips with a sense of foreboding, … More
For The Love Of Pets
Recently, the Examiner reported the heartbreaking story of a ten year old pet lab that a family surrendered to a shelter. … More
The Pain And Glory Of Being A Nature Nerd
Back in October, I experienced a bit of a surprise as I was weeding our rock-wall shelves. Perhaps more surprising … More
Book: EVERGREEN by Rebecca Rasmussen
EVERGREEN by Rebecca Rasmussen — “The imagery pops, the emotion ignites…” ~ It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me that novels … More
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