It’s #BookQW with a ‘test’ of our non-magical heroine. More from Chapter 1: Gran patted Fern’s cheek. “Good, lass. I’m glad you’re flexible, because I have some news: I have other inspections to attend to, not to mention they are sticklers about favoritism so don’t want me present on my land for the judging because […]
I’ve been slow in posting the remainder of my trip! Bear with me as I slip in the additional highlights before the end of the year. Read Part 3 here, or start at Part 1! While staying at the Tinamú Birding Reserve, we made several day trips. The first, on January 6th, was to Rio […]
Fireflies, salamanders, chipmunks… What do they have in common? They need leaf litter to survive. Consider leaving the leaves in that bare corner of your yard or beneath your shrubs. Our wildlife thank you!
It’s #BookQW and when Fern is in trouble, it’s Cor’s ‘pleasure’ to help. Again, a #BookQW word that I don’t seem to use much. But this quote in Fern’s point of view in book 2 of my series–Cor’s story!–lets me point out that Fern’s story continues as the friendship between these two develops. More from […]
Much like my heroine Fern in The Witch of the Meadows, I’ve been involved in a meadow restoration on open space land adjacent to our property in the mountains of Colorado. This year, maybe with a bit more magic, those efforts will be as successful as Fern’s. Back in April, I worked with local restoration […]
I didn’t put out my usual Wednesday quote post. I can’t claim any particular reason, except for being caught up in the emotion of current events. I want to speak out against white supremacy and race-based violence, but haven’t found the words to do so. I’m here to be an ally and will be listening […]
Over on my nature blog, I’ve celebrated National Invasive Species Awareness Week and featured 5 invasive species we’re battling in my mid-Atlantic area. If you’re adding to the garden this spring, check out what to avoid to help wildlife & nature. Here’s the first post on periwinkle on The Squirrel Nutwork!
Note: I am thankful and honored to be able to use the photos of a photographer on our trip, Aubrey Nolan. I have watermarked his photos to give him credit. Click on individual photos to enlarge and read captions. After leaving Otún Quimbaya (see Part 2), we traveled through the Caldas Department and outside of […]
It’s #BookQW and it’s “important” to listen carefully—to all news. More from Chapter 11: He shifted the guinea pig into the crook of one elbow so he could pat Fern’s shoulder. “I’ll find Raven, and we’ll check how badly the Meadows’ rip energy is pooling before the elders arrive for your inspection.” He smiled kindly […]
From Bogotá (read Part 1), we flew into Pereira and drove country roads through La Suiza village to Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, arriving after dark. Our bird watching days began at 5 am with views of fern trees. Coffee service was left on the veranda, followed by a few hours of craning our […]