“introspective character-driven women’s fiction with smart writing” I first discovered Sonja Yoerg when her nonfiction book about animal intelligence, CLEVER … More
Tag: nature
Desert Diversity, Saguaro Style
Those of us who feasted on a diet of Looney Tunes and Doritos each Saturday morning as children probably grew … More
Nectar Thieves In The Night
The first few times it happened in 2008, it was a mystery. We’d awake to the hummingbird feeder completely drained … More
Invisible Desert Dwellers
Desert dwellers are accustomed to the monsoon season and the rain it ushers in, a glass of water raised to … More
Unexpectedly, A Mighty Mite
My goal yesterday, when I set out with my friend and hiking buddy Kathy, was to show her a secret … More
A Herd Of Wild Horses: Genetics And Preservation
About a month ago I was able to see the wild horses of Corolla, North Carolina for the first time. … More
Javelina Encounter
This morning, as I am concluding my daily jog, I come up over a little hill – pushing myself to … More
The Nature of Nature
As bipedal, thinking creatures, we seem to crave order. Predictability and patterns alleviate apprehension for most and help us get … More
Remembering Lonesome George
In 2012 the world lost something unique. I wanted take a minute to remember Lonesome George. He was the last of … More
Thanks, Mr. Bill!
Sometimes you only think you’re taking one for the team. It’s Spring Break. I know. Technically, it’s not even Spring. I don’t … More
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