Phoenix

“I’ve died a thousand deaths, each time reinventing myself brighter, stronger, and purer than before. From the midst of destruction, I became the creator of myself. From the midst of darkness, I became my own source of light.” Cristen Rodgers

Cold Feet

Do eagles get cold feet? It’s a sensible question as you’ll often see them sitting on the ice of a frozen river or lake. Truth is, they can sit like that for hours on end, and their feet don’t get really cold. They have powerful circulation in these extremities as well as very thick tissue … Read more

In Motion

Nothing sits still for long in the backyard. There is much to do…and one priority is just keeping out of everyone else’s way. Some days, air traffic control at O’Hare might have an easier time of it.

Every Day

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Scanners

Eagles succeed at survival by doing a few things really well. Dynamic flying is a given, and of course, they have great eyesight. They use the latter to relentlessly scan the surface of the water…and no matter how turbulent it may seem to be, they can pick out a fish with apparent ease. I can … Read more