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Melissa | March 30, 2010
I’ve been wanting to start a series of posts on this for a long time. Oftentimes when we are walking in nature my kids (and I) will have questions about things we observe and find. Most of the time I can answer them, sometimes I have to go find the answer! So I thought it [...]
Melissa | March 28, 2010
A couple of nights ago I got the pleasure of walking along our creek all by myself. I enjoy going out into nature with my children, but as I’ve said many times before it is important for me to connect on a peaceful, personal level with God’s creation too. It was towards the evening time, [...]
Melissa | March 25, 2010
My oldest daughter got close-up pictures of a Mr. and Mrs. Mallard swimming around in a wetland at a park last week.
Seeing this Mr. and Mrs. Mallard reminded me of the most wonderful book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, you may be familiar with that one. If not, be sure to check it [...]
Melissa | March 20, 2010
Today is the Spring Equinox which means that Spring has officially sprung! And this past week we’ve found lots of evidence that spring is indeed knocking on the door.
Can you believe what my son caught a few days ago?!
Yes, that’s a Green Frog! I couldn’t believe it! In all his years of frog-catching I don’t [...]
Melissa | March 16, 2010
Thank you to all those who participated in my poll this last month. Here were the results to the question “How do you connect to and enjoy nature best”:
Taking a quiet walk outside by myself. 22% (6 votes)
Venturing outside with my children to explore. 59% (16 votes)
Heading outside with a group of nature-lovin’ friends. 0% [...]
Melissa | March 12, 2010
I am very honored and excited today that I have the opportunity to host author (and my wonderful friend) Kimberly Blackadar, whose debut novel Nothing but Trouble After Midnight, for young adults, has just recently been released. Today’s message is all about giving thanks for supportive friends and family. This subject is very near and [...]
