As the weather turns from ice, rain, snow and ice again; I find myself perusing my bookshelves in search of a good book. Coffee begins to perk on the stovetop and I look over by bellowed shelves laden heavy with...
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Our vanishing night sky
It is a basic evolutionary fact that humans are diurnal creatures, adapted to living in the sunlight. Yet, we have engineered to fill our days with the maximum amount of light, albeit natural or artificial. Unwanted outdoor lighting causes light...
Snowshoe Travels
Fresh snow coated our landscape this morning and I eagerly grabbed by snowshoes for a venture out to a nearby trail. As I headed out, the snow began to fall with a light dusting and I watched as it settled...
Science behind snow
The blanket of white crystals across our landscape, conjures up thoughts of snowflakes. I love to watch children stand beneath a single flake in an attempt to catch that special flake on their tongue. The action of catching a single...
What the flock?
As I sit staring out my window, with a fresh cup of coffee in hand, I begin to watch for any bird that makes their way to my feeder. I enjoy the moments in the morning, just when the sun...