Author Archives: Monica

Take Cover – Hawk in the Yard!

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Monica

This hawk and her mate have become increasingly frequent visitors to my yard with its bird feeders.  I think she is a Cooper’s hawk, and not a sharp-shinned, and here’s why: Cooper’s are bigger, 14-20 inches – crow size – … Continue reading →

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Walking Toward Jupiter

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Monica

Walking Toward Jupiter Familiar friend, well met unmistakable ecliptic companion dazzling colossus keeping company nightly not to be lightly missed

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Sweet New Year Wishes

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Monica

To my special and talented fellow bloggers, wishes for a sweet 2015, with fine foodclear skies   treasures large and small free flight an open road wild vistastime with loved onesand a happy heart

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Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in Late Spring

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Monica

(late Monica, too) Some photos from our spring trip:

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Reprieve for Wyoming Wolves

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Monica

On September 23, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the Court) issued an Opinion¹ and Order² overturning a 2012 rule promulgated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS, the Service, or the agency). The … Continue reading →

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Practicing to be Ferocious

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Monica

Grizzly sow and cubs by the side of the road   The only times I have seen a grizzly sow with cubs have been from the car. That’s probably a good thing. Apparently if she chooses the time and place … Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Yellowstone in Late Spring/Western Meadowlark

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Monica

  Western Meadowlark, Yellowstone, May 2014

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Recovery Uncovered

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Monica

I can’t get this right, so I’m posting two poems.  Feel free to leave me feedback about which one you prefer or don’t. Recovery Uncovered  Shards of rage and jealousy pierce the soul shatter friendship wound family ________________ pain’s disposition … Continue reading →

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Backpacking at Wolf Lake in Yellowstone

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Monica

This July we backpacked into Wolf Lake in Yellowstone National Park.  Wolf Lake ranks as one of my most special places.  Its beauty is wild and calm; the Gibbon River babbles through the meadow here.  In a short while, the … Continue reading →

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Honey Moon, Keep A-Shining in June…*

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Monica

Honey Moon over Mountains, June 13, 2014 * from By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Gus Edwards and Edward Madden I tried hard to locate public domain audio of this song, but can find it only at the … Continue reading →

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