Tag Archives: birds
Flies and Spiders and Squirrels, Oh My!
I went on a safari on a Wednesday morning and came back alive. Not that I was ever in that much danger, although danger did pop up once. I just had a few minutes to kill as the family group … Continue reading
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Feeding Grandkids and Birds and Squirrels
The order–grandkids then birds then squirrels–has something to do with importance and responsibility. I babysat three grandchildren Saturday night for 2 ½ hours. Amelia is 6 months, Tristan 2 ½ and Nikayla 3, but soon to be 4. I had … Continue reading
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The Morning of the Silent Eagle
I am pretty sure I saw an eagle this morning. I’m not great at identifying birds, so I’m not 100 percent certain, but given its size and white head, I don’t think what I saw was a hawk. It looked … Continue reading
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No Need For Dreaming
The white Christmas is here with a vengeance. More than 8 inches of snow have blanketed our neighborhood, making travel this Christmas Eve a bit dicey, but pretty for those of us who stayed home. Inspired me, for no particular … Continue reading
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A Trumpet Will Sound Soon
No, it’s not the end of the world, no matter what GOP Tea Party candidates might say. It’s the biggest news in my gardens since, well, since I discovered how photogenic coneflowers are. Anyway, despite Cate’s experience at her and … Continue reading
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Life musings ... My name is Joe Sheller and I'm an Associate Professor at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This blog is personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion of the college, it's administration, staff or board. I love to garden and often find my mind wandering when I'm pondering weeds or flowers. This blog is a pretty random mix of those thoughts, some on gardening, many on life in general.
