Author Archives: Lisbeth
30 JANUARY 2023 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
I read recently that for the first time in more than 45 years, there were no rhinoceros poached in India’s parks. A task force was put together, which included local villagers, to monitor the phones of convicted poachers. Police teams … Continue reading
25 JANUARY 2023 BONUS DAYS
I have accumulated some bonus days over the course of my lifetime. I have passed the time of getting old, to actually being old. I am sure that most of us, when we are young, never believe that we will … Continue reading
23 JANUARY 2023 24 HOUR LIVES
Our modern world has deprived many of seeing and interacting with Nature. They live their lives around a 24 hour clock, never taking the time for the natural pauses between night and day; but Nature has provided us with night … Continue reading
18 JANUARY 2023 WINTER MORNINGS
I believe that there is something deep down within each of us that wants to snuggle down into the comforting silence of a winter morning. Nature is reminding us to stop and to listen, to let go of our hectic … Continue reading
16 JANUARY 2023 MURDER
Murder is the killing, generally of another human being, in the erroneous belief that the murder’s life is more valuable than that of the other. It is done with total disregard and indifference; often brutally, and often premeditated. Murder sometimes … Continue reading
11 DECEMBER 2023 DELUDED
I often wonder what a visitor from outer space would make of our planet, with its miles and miles and miles of fences. We are a species that does not work or play well with others. The “me” and “my” … Continue reading
9 DECEMBER 2023 THE FESTERING WOUND
I have often spoken of the disturbing prevalence of violence in our world. The United States holds the record for school shootings. In fact, we are nearly the only country where these atrocities have occurred – and they occur on … Continue reading
4 DECEMBER 2022 LIFE IS LIKE THAT
There is something almost exciting about the morning sun streaming through the window after several days of clouds and snow. It warms the heart at least, if not yet the body. It is the days in between the storms that … Continue reading
2 JANUARY 2023 DOUBLE THE PLEASURE
Since New Year’s fell on a Sunday this year, today has been designated as a holiday. This is a blessing in my mind because I have enjoyed two mornings, instead of only one, in blissful quiet. Sundays are generally the … Continue reading
28 DECEMBER 2022 INSECT FAERIES
My daughter gave me an insulated cup that I can use for drinking tea while I am at work. It is beautiful, besides being functional, and it is covered with drawings of dragonflies and damselflies. I have always been fascinated … Continue reading