If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I have a skull that I picked up in a field in Texas twenty years ago. It's simultaneously big and delicate. It was found on a range where cattle graze, but I didn't think it was broad and squat enough for a cow skull. Those who were with me agreed that it probably belonged to... Continue Reading →
In early October, my sister brought me dead bird she found in our yard. Despite having the bird "in hand" (I didn't actually hold it) and recording it in my nature journal, I came away uncertain of the species. While I was convinced it was some kind of thrush, probably a hermit thrush, there were... Continue Reading →
I had a great idea after the Wild Wonder conference. Inspired by various talks, I decided I wanted to start capturing the colors where I live in a project called Local Color. I could practice mixing watercolors while focusing on native species and identifying the distinctive parts of my local landscape. I even started a... Continue Reading →
As I feared , I didn't have the energy to attend all the sessions of the wonderful Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference . Since I was still interested in participating as much as possible, I took note of the daily challenges, but wasn't sure I had the steam for them. Fortunately, one of the first... Continue Reading →
Back in August, I got to spend a day up in the mountains with my nature journal. Inspired by the beautiful scenery, my excitement quickly turned to frustration. I didn't have the skills I needed to capture the landscapes around me with watercolor paints. My disappointment nearly ruined the trip for me. I had to... Continue Reading →
