Branching Out

Branching Out

[It was too dark to take a photo of the tree I found on the walk. Here’s a local sunrise instead! ~Photo by Jodi Schwen, all rights reserved.]   Once, while taking an early-morning walk in my neighborhood, I heard a bird singing in the trees overhead....
From Milkweed to Monarch

From Milkweed to Monarch

These photos show the lifecycle of last summer’s mini monarch hatchery. I hope to return to this blog soon and write lengthier captions. There are many life lessons in the unseen miracle that occurs within a...
Spiders Everywhere

Spiders Everywhere

Yes. Spider Woman.Some friends and I decided to dress up for Halloween at work. I wouldn’t reveal my costume to my co-workers, but as a “teaser,” I draped my office door in webbing and dangling spiders, as well as the front of my desk.The...
Serendipity

Serendipity

Serendipity: “. . . finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for” (Webster’s Dictionary) A truly serendipitous event doesn’t come along every day. I’ve always loved shopping for school supplies. Since I’m now an adult I need...
The Best Yellow Dog in the Whole Wide World

The Best Yellow Dog in the Whole Wide World

Our Mellow Yellow is nearing sainthood. Of all our family dogs, she has best mastered coming when she is called, staying on our property, and keeping watch over one and all — not to mention, loving us unconditionally.But she has just endured the most trying...

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