A Role to Play
— Flies are often seen as pests, but they actually play an important role in the ecosystem. Among those roles, the one they most often associated with is that of a decomposer. They help to break down dead animals and … Read More
— Flies are often seen as pests, but they actually play an important role in the ecosystem. Among those roles, the one they most often associated with is that of a decomposer. They help to break down dead animals and … Read More
— Simplicity in nature can be defined as the elegant beauty we see around us, even in the smallest of things. It is that kind of beauty that is unpretentious, uncluttered, and sometimes free of unnecessary complexity. As an example, … Read More
— Two things I am certain of that I am not good at: cooking and still-life photography. Both are as foreign to me as eating seafood. So, why am I posting a story about inspiration in the kitchen? Read on, … Read More
— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More
“Life’s picture is constantly undergoing change. The spirit beholds a new world every moment.“Rumi In one of life’s wonderful serendipitous moments, I was lucky to have been at the right place and the right time in two separate instances to … Read More
— Is this bee taking a nap or is it totally inebriated with pollen? The third week of June celebrates Pollinator Week. It is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It is a time to celebrate … Read More
— A couple of weeks ago, while on a photo walk with a couple of friends, we spent a couple of hours at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, in Georgetown, Texas, just a few miles north of Austin. I must … Read More
— White prickly poppy, also known as Argemone albiflora, is a beautiful flowering plant native to North America. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, and roadsides. During the month of May, here in … Read More