Greetings, readers. Today, we continue our series, Caring for Mother Nature, by my friend, the author and naturalist, Peggy Sias Lantz. This year, let’s learn more about the critters we share the planet with, like this odd little mammal—the opossum—a pointy-face creature you may have seen hanging around in trees. … [Read more…]
Hi dear readers. Yes, another loss in our circle of family and friends: my cousin Kevin Keefe, 71, who died peacefully in early January after a long illness. These days many memories about Kevin flood my mind—what a pal he was as we grew up, what a non-judgmental person. We … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. Today we continue our series, Caring for Mother Nature, by my friend, the author and naturalist, Peggy Sias Lantz. This time, we learn about some gorgeous berries. As it turns out, my husband, Hoyt, and I have a large Beautyberry bush in our front yard. As I write … [Read more…]
NEWS FLASH: Arbor Day 2024, Florida The following is by my friend, the author and naturalist, Peggy Sias Lantz. If you are reading this on Friday, January 19, it is Arbor Day in Florida. As you may have read, the rules are different here. Arbor Day throughout the nation is … [Read more…]
Greetings, dear readers. Today, I’m writing to honor my friend, Dr. Rita Bornstein, Rollins College President Emeritus, who died peacefully this week, on January 9, 2023, at her home here in Winter Park, Florida. Her accomplishments are legendary; her life of service was outstanding. I’ll give you some links to … [Read more…]