View from the Bench: Late June at Riverwood
I began this series to teach myself to be more observant by exploring a small piece of the world right outside my door at different times of the …
Have you seen these signs of Spring?
Updated from 2014 Springtime… The very word evokes vivid images, sounds, and smells, especially for those of us who live in a part of the …
View From The Bench: Late Spring in the Shenandoah Valley
Heartspoken’s View from the Bench series I began this series of posts in late June, 2014, with a goal of teaching myself how to be more …
Meet My Nature Neighbor: The Catalpa Tree
I’d like you to meet one of my favorite trees, the Northern Catalpa Tree. Its rich history and botanical legacy are unique and fascinating. …
Fourth of July Reflections on America
Adapted and updated: In 2011, my husband and I made an incredible drive up the coast of California between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with a …
Changing Seasons Can Be Messy
Changing seasons can be messy in nature and in life. Here’s what I observed and reflected on in September 2015. Little did I know that just …
