Ferocious Flora: Unveiling the Mysteries of this Desert Sentinel

Imagine yourself in the vast desert, face-to-face with these hooked spines, a fortress hiding bittersweet water within. Hope your Valentines Day is less prickly.

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On the Road to Killen

In the early dawn, I walked the path to Killen, drawn by the legacy of my mother’s Irish youth. An abandoned hay wagon stood, a relic amidst the whispers of history and myth. Join me in uncovering the roots that intertwine family and the enduring Irish land.

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Understanding the Sego Lily: Calochortus nuttallii

Discover the Sego Lily, Calochortus nuttallii, a symbol of resilience and beauty in the arid deserts of the West. Uncover its role in pioneer survival and its captivating presence on a serene April backpack into the Rincon Wilderness. Join us in exploring the enduring grace of this desert gem.

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Arrival

Here we have a pleasant carriage rental trip, exploring and photographing the Aran Islands.

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Church Ruin on Inishmore

Join me on a journey through Inishmore, Galway Bay on a horse-drawn carriage. We’ll see a ruined church, horse pasture, and iron age fort, Dun Aengus, with reflections on the word ‘riven.’

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Life of an Osprey: From Nest to Sky

Read about this osprey’s journey, from a hatchling to a fledgling soaring over Cayuga Lake.

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Dunseverick Castle Ruin

Join me in reminiscing about a memorable trip to Ireland, marked by the now-closed Breezemount House B&B and the scenic Dunseverick Castle Ruin. Dive into my journey and the advice that shaped it

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On the slopes of Slievenaglogh

One white horse

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Farmhouse Ruin, Slievenaglogh

Two views

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Rose of Castlemaine

Beauty and History on the Maine River

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