On every fencepost of a house near my gym, an older man (the crow in photo 1) and his wife (the cute chick) turned the front of their home into a declaration of... well, of everything. Who they are. Who they love. Why they love. They are definitely in support of grandparents. Teenagers? Not so … Continue reading Roadside Art: Beautiful Thoughts Fence
Month: March 2018
Doctor Tree
“But some of the beneficial effects of trees and vegetation on humans may also arise from simply being around trees, since even the experience of seeing trees through a window seems to have a positive effect on health.” “E.O. Wilson coined the term biophilia hypothesis to propose that humans have an instinctual and deep emotional … Continue reading Doctor Tree
A Bit o’ Green
These photos, taken near a racetrack, a bank, a school, and a hospital, represent the corners of a four-leaf clover. You know what they say, right? With Luck Comes Wealth With Wisdom Comes Health ~ Famous Irish saying OK, some of that isn’t true. But what’s today without a little blarney, right? Happy St. Patrick's … Continue reading A Bit o’ Green
Book Review: The Man Who Planted Trees
Full Title = The Man Who Planted Trees, A Story of Lost Groves, The Science of Trees, and a Plan to Save the Planet, by Jim Robbins. This is NOT the allegorical tale of the same name by the French author, Jean Giono. This is the modern-day, non-fiction account of David Milarch, who survived a … Continue reading Book Review: The Man Who Planted Trees
Nature Takes a Stand
We've already established that I'm not a great wildlife photographer (okay, okay, not a great photographer period), but today with Daylight Savings Time reminding me how time waits for no one, I thought I'd revisit an occasion or two where nature decided to help me out by standing still. Here's my favorite. Not only did … Continue reading Nature Takes a Stand
Constant Beginnings
Question: What are these? "A long time ago in a galaxy far far away..." "It was a dark and stormy night..." "Once upon a time..." Whoever said, "Opening lines," you are correct. Any more guesses? You in the corner, hovering over the snacks. "Story starters?" Perfect! I like that. (Also, a quick thanks and credit … Continue reading Constant Beginnings
Love Ain’t…
Having recently shared what love is with the help of some terrific trees, and then shared some signs from my former commute, today I thought I'd bring us full circle with some signs about what love is NOT. If you want to see some crazy roadside art, you might like: Roadside Art: Goldwell Open Air … Continue reading Love Ain’t…
Campfire Tales 