Category Archives: winter
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
Solstice
Both the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year began early this morning, the morning of the winter solstice. The word solstice is relatively old in English, dating back to the 13th century. Solstice derives from … Continue reading
Visions of Moose
Driving home late after our annual Christmas trip to Oregon, we glimpsed our first Canadian moose. Right after my husband said “That’s much too large to be a deer. Whoah, what is that?” I answered. “It’s a moose. Holy Sh*%. … 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
Nature Indoors
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Nature Babies Indoors today at the Family Place – it was certainly WILD and lots of fun too I hope. I’m excited to get back outside on Monday and hope we will … Continue reading
Filed under bears, environmental education, mittens, nature indoors, poetry, snow and ice, winter
April in the Mountains
I saw a great horned owl today. I mean, how can I make you understand? I was walking in the eight inches of fresh snow, shivering in the dusk, when the movement of flight brought my eyes up just in … Continue reading
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
