Author Archives: Lisbeth
6 MARCH 2023 SECOND CHANCES
A couple of days ago Marianne Williamson gave a speech announcing that she will be running, for a second time, for the office of president of the United States. For those of you who may not know who she is, … Continue reading
1 MARCH 2023 SILVOPASTURE
If we are going to stop global warming, we must make every effort to reestablish biodiversity. This means that we must have a combination of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms making up every type of habitat. Each habitat must have … Continue reading
27 FEBRUARY 2023 SUNNY MONDAY
This has been one of the longest and coldest winters in my recent memory. We never actually had a fall as it went from hot and dry to cold and dry. Then we suddenly had snowstorm after snowstorm after snowstorm. … Continue reading
22 FEBRUARY 2023 REFLECTION
Today, I am reflecting on reflection. Light shines forth from its source, our sun. It is reflected off the clouds to the snow; and then it is further reflected from the snow to the surrounding space. When the sun reflects … Continue reading
20 FEBRUARY 2023 DO NO HARM
The Monarch butterflies are making a comeback! This is good news to begin a new week. There are still thousands of other butterfly species that are threatened with extinction, but the Monarchs are proof that when enough people care, miracles … Continue reading
15 FEBRUARY 2023 COMPASSION
We have all heard the expressions, “to turn a deaf ear,” and “to turn a blind eye.” We have seen the proverbial wise monkeys from Japanese wisdom who “see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil.” And, there … Continue reading
13 FEBRUARY 2023 LOVE IS LOVE
Valentine’s Day has always been associated with romantic love. Most of us have experienced romantic love at least once during our lifetime. Romantic love; however, can be fleeting. For some, it stays a while and grows into a deeper, lasting … Continue reading
8 FEBRUARY 2023 INTELLIGENCE
I have never doubted that animals, birds, and fish are as intelligent as human beings – if not more so. Scientists and biologists have proven this in many species. Like us, they have problem solving skills and the ability to … Continue reading
6 FEBRUARY 2023 VERNAL POOLS
Although World Wetlands Day has come and gone, I want to talk a little bit about vernal pools. Vernal pools are a type of wetland that forms in naturally existing geographic depressions, in the early spring. They are not fed … Continue reading
2 FEBRUARY 2023 WORLD WETLANDS DAY
I postponed yesterday’s blog until today because I want to make my readers aware that this is not only Groundhogs Day – it has also been designated as World Wetlands Day. Most of us are familiar with Punxsutawney Phil’s annual … Continue reading