Category Archives: Nature

A Monarch Butterfly – a Visit and a Message

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Jennie

A monarch butterfly visited our flowers.  S/he was determined to stay, in spite of excited children and adults reaching out to touch.  This butterfly is endangered, so the visit was very special. I always give the children I teach roots- … Continue reading →

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Clouds Tell a Story

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Jennie

Tonight was sky watching and cloud watching. “These are cirrus clouds. The high altitude winds make them wispy. They’re not water droplets, like most clouds. They’re ice crystals.” “Oh.  Thank you.” You see clouds.  I see a bride’s veil, a … Continue reading →

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Thunderclouds-101

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Jennie

Hubby was a flyer in the Navy.  He knows clouds, wind, and anything about the sky.  Actually, he can look at the sky and understand the weather, far better than our TV weather forecasters / meteorologists.  It’s what he had … Continue reading →

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Beating the Heat

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jennie

Who doesn’t want to jump in the pool with all their clothes on! Be brave, live like a child.  I promise you it is wonderful. Jennie

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Perfect

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jennie

One of my summer children.  Love abounds. Jennie

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Ice Cream Dinner at the Farm

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jennie

The Farm The View The ice cream Dinner! Jennie

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A Trilogy in Nature

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Jennie

Things happen in threes, right? First there was the silver lining. Have you ever seen clouds with a silver lining? A hummingbird traveled from flower to flower. I never get to capture this on a video, hummingbirds are far too … Continue reading →

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Feathers

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jennie

Tonight there were feathers in the sky. Jennie

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My Summer Children

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Jennie

My garden is my summer children.  I take care of the flowers just like I take care of children.  Every year the flowers are different, and I don’t know why.  Mother Nature has her own agenda.  Every year children are … Continue reading →

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Thunderstorms, Courage, and So Much More

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Jennie

Two days of mid 90-degree heat is rare in May up here in New England.  I knew a thunderstorm would soon roll in.  I sat on my porch, watching the sky, and was drawn to memories of thunderstorms and how … Continue reading →

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