We’re all a part of the sea of humanity
** I wrote this essay back in 1998 or 1999, but I think its a great reminder of how we can all play a part in whatever happens in our future. ……………………………………… I like to think of each person’s life … Continued
Into the woods, paradise found
Some of my fondest memories as a child are of the Sunday afternoon walks through the woods that my mother, my sisters and I took when I was growing up in New Jersey. Up north, the woods were different. The … Continued
Wonders of Nature
My life was pure bliss. I have always loved nature. And my husband, Tom, and I lived on a beautifully wooded, two acre piece of property that was just surrounded by it. Barred owls and various species of hawks and … Continued
Tithe Where you get Your Spiritual Food
I am closest to God when I am in nature. That is where I get my spiritual food. There was a time when I attended church on a regular basis. I loved my church. Every sermon, and many of the … Continued
11 Websites to Help you ID Insects
Many people who really love the outdoors are still unreasonably bugged by bugs. And although mosquitoes, no-see-ums, deer flies and other biting insects can certainly make outdoor activities unpleasant, most other garden insects are relatively harmless and some are even … Continued
10 Reasons there will be Trees in Heaven
Oh course, none of us really knows what happens after we die. But I have this theory about Heaven. I think that if there is a Heaven, then it will be filled with everything that we took the time to … Continued
Hurricane Hummingbirds
Albert Einstein once said “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” On the morning of Sunday, September 5th, 2004, when 75 … Continued
Backyard Birding Life List
This is a gallery of some of the birds I have been lucky enough to see and photograph in my own yard. Hover cursor over photo for ID. I will be adding to the list as I go through my … Continued
Plants that Attract Hummingbirds to Florida Gardens
Below is a list of plants that have been recognized for attracting hummingbirds in Florida. All plants are linked to pages for more information. If you know of any plants that should be added (plants the hummingbirds love in your … Continued
Attracting hummingbirds in Florida
One of the most stunning and sometimes surprising joys of a wildlife friendly landscape is the presence of hummingbirds. Many people believe that there aren’t any hummingbirds in central Florida. These tiny birds are fast and elusive and often go … Continued