Tag Archives: hummingbirds

What is essential?

Posted on August 1, 2020 by tinthia

How does one determine what is and isn’t essential? Consider this caterpillar; is it essential? It’s a cool caterpillar that lives in oak leaf litter. It flips over to show its pinkish-purple belly, thus playing dead. Eventually it will finish … Continue reading →

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Stop playing games with my head!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by tinthia

I’m referring to Old Man Time. He’s messing with my head again and I want him to stop! “Old man time, he’s so mean; Meanest man you’ve ever seen.” (Lyrics from the song.) And he’ll play tricks with your mind, … Continue reading →

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Silent Summer

Posted on September 5, 2019 by tinthia

On September 27, 1962, Rachel Carson published her infamous book Silent Spring, chronicling the disastrous affect pesticides have on the environment. I’d love to write that in the 57 years since Silent Spring was published we’ve learned how to work … Continue reading →

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Summertime

Posted on August 1, 2018 by tinthia

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Summertime and the living sure was easy. Continue reading →

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And summer’s lease hath all too short a date!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by tinthia

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June 21, 2015. First day of summer. The longest day of the calendar year. When the light outshines the darkness and the sun (in this case hidden by clouds) shines on my corner of Mother Earth for about 12 hours. … Continue reading →

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Your vision will become your life!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by tinthia

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If you were lucky enough to gaze into the night sky on September 8, you would have been blessed with a spectacular vision – the harvest moon! She cast a luminous path across the lawn, beach, and water, as if … Continue reading →

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If you don’t know the words, feel free to hum along!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by tinthia

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According to Birds and Blooms, a hummingbird beats it wings up to 50 times per second! Like tiny drones of nature, they can hoover and fly backwards, all the while taking 150 breaths each minute. Although they’re tiny, hummingbirds have … Continue reading →

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Let’s get this party started!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by tinthia

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All invitees are in attendance and it’s time to parteé! First on the list of guests are the hummingbirds! They took their sweet time getting here, since the migration map had them in my area two weeks ago. But, now … Continue reading →

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Little darling, it’s been a long, cold, loney winter!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by tinthia

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Oh baby, she’s finally here!!! And not soon enough. I need to see green shoots peeking out of the soil. I need to feel the whisper of spring’s kiss. I need to smell the scents and hear the sounds of … Continue reading →

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It’s not the British, but they are coming!!!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by tinthia

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“The British are coming!” was Paul Revere’s famous call back in the 1700’s. The truth is Mr. Revere never shouted his calling, but knocked descreetly on shutters and doors, to awaken those sympathetic to the rebels cause. Anyway, I’m transgressing, … Continue reading →

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