This little bag is great for traveling or hiking too. It is so small that it can fit nicely in your pocket. Comes in handy as a useful bag when searching for mushrooms, pine cones, or any other items you may want to bring home with you from your hikes. No need to carry a…
Craft Meets Flavor
The Portable Spice Kit with Forest Orange Lining is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who value flavor and style. It features a sleek metal tin lined with vibrant felt, five glass vials for seasonings, and a secure band for notes. Handmade and durable, it enhances culinary experiences on the go.
Pack Heavy or Just A Carry On Bag?
Do you pack light? Or do you take enough clothes to clothe a small family of five when there are only two of you or just yourself? A few years ago I started planning a 10-day trip to Ireland. Budget in mind we will be carrying everything we need in our backpacks as carry-on luggage. No…
Something claimed the UTV as home!
What would you do? This is a White Banded Fishing spider. This is what happens when the UTV breaks down and gets left in the woods for a while. The ground finally dried up enough that we could tow it out this past weekend.
Yard Flowers in Alabama’s Heat
I took a little walk around the yard to see how the flowers are doing with all the heat we have been having. Yesterday, it was only 94F/ 34C. A bit cooler temperature wise but the high humidity makes it feel 10 degrees hotter.
Meet Luna
Luna is the newest edition to our little clowder. She was a stray, is about 10 months old and was born with congenital deafness. We took her in knowing that she would be in danger from cats, dogs, and wild animals in our area like foxes and coyotes. So far she’s had her first visits…
Spiranthes cernua, commonly called nodding lady’s tresses
I found this beauty on one of my latest walks. At first glance I thought it was just another wild flower but then I noticed the spiral. After I did some research I learned that we have native orchids here in central Alabama. This species of orchid grows in the Eastern and South Eastern areas of…
It was a busy week
But we had fun up until the UTV decided it did not want to play anymore. Maybe next time.
Memorial Day
Today we are observing Memorial Day. Memorial Day marks a special occasion in the United States, one we set aside to remember those who gave their lives in the service of the country. It’s a day full of solemn significance and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices that so many of our brave men…