Maple Tapping Time – watercolor

March has a special place in my heart because, in my area, that’s when maple tapping happens! Did you know … More

Parking Lot Winter Tree

Sometimes you just don’t want to get out of the car. Maybe it’s cold, rainy, or maybe you just feel … More

I recently had the chance to escape to my favorite solitude retreat location: Christ in the Wilderness in Stockton, IL. … More

Even a female downy woodpecker likes getting a Valentine’s treat! Preschoolers decorated the woods with cute treats for the birds. … More

I once spoke to a crow. I cawed. He answered. He cawed some more. (Me: quickly counting “caws”). I replied … More

There is something about a winter sunset that is so peacefully quiet. Not a lonesome quiet, but a quiet that … More

The earth is filled with many secrets. Some you may never know about. But then there comes a day when … More

The persistent waves become my friend. They do not take a break. They roar gentlyA constant reminder of their presence … More

Two muskrats create a game of overlapping ripple tag. Vibrations radiate from their bodies through the very medium they depend … More

Icy winds put the prairie to sleep, but not in a gentle way. It breaks reeds with its violent gale … More