Pausing for the view

In November and December as the days grew shorter, I lamented. So dreary …. so hard to motivate and then Solstice: a milestone to celebrate! But now, as days turned to weeks and indeed days are lengthening and the turning of the calendar page I’m taking time each morning to pause and appreciate not justContinue reading “Pausing for the view”

Successes: Looking back at 2018 & Looking forward to 2019

This is a departure from my normal blogging. I’m participating in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas so today is when we celebrate successes and I’m sharing mine here. My first picture book is under contract and being released 2/19/2019 to coincide with the full moon! Aliana Reaches for the Moon I have participated inContinue reading “Successes: Looking back at 2018 & Looking forward to 2019”

American Kestrel

Watching and waiting high atop a leafless tree looking for breakfast Some facts about the American Kestrel: They live in areas with low vegetation and few trees. They hunt by day. They are the most common falcon in North America. They dine on insects, small rodents, small birds. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s photo, Haiku,Continue reading “American Kestrel”