“There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.” -Robert Wilson Lynd Birdwatching often takes the nature lover to stunning natural landscapes – wetlands teeming with life, mountain meadows alive with songbirds, and serene alpine lakes where their pristine locations Continue Reading
A Squirrel with Pearls
“Sometimes big trees grow out of acorns. I think I heard that from a squirrel.” —Jerry Coleman My husband made an observation during our many years together. I think it started watching me enjoy the movie “Chicken Run” for the third time. I kindly dismissed him to go and work on one of his varied projects, while he chuckled and graciously accepted. His Continue Reading
The Quickdraw Challenge
“Sketching regularly requires you to pay close attention to the visual world around you. With practice, you begin to see things you never noticed before.” —Paul Laseau One of my favorite creative activities is the Quickdraw Challenge. The idea is to set a timer for a specified amount of time, such as an hour, and practice in your medium of choice. How to Continue Reading
Nature Opens Our Hearts
Have you ever heard of “forest bathing”? Have you ever noticed when you walk in nature you just feel better? When the September 2020 equinox arrived, my husband and I had been staying very close to home for 6 months. The greater Seattle area was the U.S. ground zero for Covid-19. The first known case in the nation was diagnosed at the end of February Continue Reading