Wouldn’t you know it? Just as our world starts to get back to normal, or what we may see as our new normal, something comes along that sets my own little world on its ear. Let me explain… For as long as I can remember, I’ve fancied ladybugs. […]
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I’d like to start this week’s column with a quick note of thanks. So many of you Good Natured readers have taken the time to write or call to share a story or ask a question…you’ve added a sense of normalcy to these strange, covid-infused days, and I really, really appreciate it. […]
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I hate to say this, but if you’re reading this column because you hope to find out about our area’s morel mushroom hotspots…you’re going to be disappointed. If you’re looking to learn some great mushroom-hunting tips….ehhh, sorry, not able to help you there either. […]
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In these uncertain times, a little reassurance can go a long way. And nothing’s more reassuring than knowing that (sorry for the forthcoming earworm) ob la di, ob la da…la la how the life goes on.
The Beatles sang about it, and our local plants and animals are living proof. Look outside, and what do you see? […]
Okay folks, show of hands. How many of you have spent the past several weeks thinking of crows and blue jays every time you hear the term COVID-19? Anyone? Anyone?? Well, maybe it’s just me. But, still… Looking at the word COVID through nature-colored glasses, I see the word CORVID, […]
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In these days of physical distancing and social isolation, the sight of a familiar face can bring immeasurable joy. Even, it turns out, if that face is brick red, with six eyes and two large fangs. (Okay, I suppose it helps if you’re a naturalist or spider fancier, or at the very least able to squelch the primal instinct […]
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Okay folks, show of (thoroughly washed) hands… How many of you had your spring break plans dashed by the COVID-19 conflagration? Were your visions of cocktails on the lido deck replaced by jug wine swilled from juice glasses? Instead of lounging on the beach in a new swimsuit, are you lolling on the couch in PJs […]
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Geneva, some of you might recall, has a bit of a history when it comes to owls. And no, I’m not talking about The Little Owl, may it Rest In Peace. As much as I’d love just one more Owl Burger, or fish fry, or Arbizzani lasagna, the legacy I’m referring to is that of Bubo virginianus, the great horned owl. […]
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Maybe all this social distancing is starting to get to me. Or maybe I watched too much TV as a kid. But do you know what show has been on my mind these past few weeks? The Munsters. I know, weird, huh? It’s not like Herman, Lily and the gang are enjoying any sort of resurgence in popularity. […]
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I’m gonna go out on a limb here and guess that your life has changed quite a bit over the past couple of weeks. I know mine has. Work days, once full of nature programming for a variety of audiences, now consist of creating social media posts and editing video footage of nature phenomena. And writing! […]
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