Category Archives: moon
Skiing and the Shrew
I misspoke already, it should read, “Skiing and Shrews.” Twice this month I have encountered shrews while cross-country skiing. Once, in the moonlight, skiing on the groomed tracks at Apex, a tiny dark blur marred the white landscape. The shape … Continue reading
December with Toddlers
December at our house involves lots of festive engagements, from choir concerts to school parties and stage productions. We have been so busy and so full of sugar it is amazing to feel suddenly released this week when winter vacation … Continue reading
Filed under winter, birds, moon, full moon, owls, environmental education, snow and ice, nature indoors
February Full Moon Names
It has passed, but I am still reflecting on the magnificent moon I witnessed last week. I has been called: Wolf Moon Wild Moon Quickening Moon Solmonath Moon Chaste Moon Horning Moon Red Moon Big Winter Moon Cleansing Moon Ice … Continue reading
“Fatal Bellmen”
I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. Job 30: 29 I held an owl once, Freya. I held her many times actually. Not like a baby. No. One does not coddle, or cuddle, an owl. She … Continue reading
