The star of this week’s post is the Rose of Sharon. This flowering shrub, officially Hibiscus syriacus, is also known as Althea or Hardy Hibiscus. It’s a prolific…
These days it’s a challenge to find safe and interesting destinations for short excursions. It’s critical the location be uncrowded and enforces social/physical distancing. And, of course, it…
What makes a good picnic great? A pleasant natural setting, agreeable weather… …tasty food and drink, a leisurely pace and a few key items for comfort. Enjoyable company…
One of the pleasures of lake living is observing the abundant wildlife. Whether it’s fish, mammals or birds, it’s always entertaining. Recently, I’ve been watching the regal osprey.…
This little sailboat may have started out as a photo prop but it quickly became so much more. It became a lesson in buoyancy, center of mass and…