Tag Archives: nature

Wolf Track

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Monica

Wolf Track The record of your passing, your presence, canine imprint, enormous, spreading, clearly written in wet earth my eyes take it in — scouring the ground like the nose of a bloodhound as I inspect the evidence. My brain … Continue reading →

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One More Beautiful Voice in Doggie Heaven

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Monica

We said good-bye to our beautiful collie dog Beau last week.  As usual, Beau was in charge.  He refused food for six days and rested on the seventh. We had time the evening before and morning of to caress him … Continue reading →

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Lost Canyon Adventure

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Monica

After graduating from college in California, we moved to Michigan, where my husband started law school.  The weather there is bitterly cold in winter and so hot in summer that life doesn’t seem worth living (before the days of universal … Continue reading →

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Elixir of Ornery Moose

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Monica

October 2016 It’s rifle hunting season in the Colorado mountains.  We – that includes dogs – wear orange clothing and patrol our mountain property, hoping to protect our moose, deer, elk, and bear.  Two weeks ago, during moose archery and … Continue reading →

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Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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Sometimes Rescuers Need Rescuing

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Monica

I’m posting a communication from Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.  It includes before and shortly-after pictures of an owl being rehabilitated after hitting a window at high speed. Ellicott is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization rescuing birds and other wildlife since … Continue reading →

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Happy Snowbow to You (What?)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Monica

Snowbow or snow bow? It’s so rare, nobody (no body?) knows how to spell it.  I’ve been in lots of snow and seen lots of sunrises (sun rises?), and have never seen one before.  A Happy New Year surprise.

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WELCOMING 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Monica

Sun sets on the passing year cycle of life recurring hopes for tomorrow we hold dear twenty sixteen is stirring HAPPY NEW YEAR, dear Bloggers!! photo courtesy of Nick C.

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Elusive and Unmistakeable…

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Monica

Goldfinch!     It must be spring!

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Albatross Sing and Dance

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Monica

Courtesy of the always-amazing Cornell Lab of Ornithology comes this video of albatross singing and dancing.  Seeing is believing! Does this sound a little like whale song?

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