I love pine cones. Like much of nature, they appear alien and otherworldly. As I sat in the shade of a dying pine yesterday, I was facing a vibrant one - full of blossoms and green tips, and I realized I didn't actually know how pine cones are formed. Did you know that there are … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
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Wednesday’s A Moment…
It's 38 degrees, and people have snow on their cars. Everyone's wearing boots and coats again. It's May in Montana. Here are some pictures I took last week when the weather remembered June is on the way... The geese and cormorants were loud and beautiful when we walked at the reservoir. It will probably be … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
Wednesday’s A Moment…
If you get time today, pause and consider Saturn and her rings. I've heard sharp-eyed birds can see them rotating like a record in space. Cassini is going to thread the needle, the space between - it's probably a number beyond my imagination, that gap; but someone, somewhere thought and did the math. Numbers that … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
Wednesday’s A Moment…
The first wildflowers I'm pretty sure these are Prairie Crocus, but feel free to tell me if I'm wrong. A wort of some kind, perhaps? I think this one is still warming up. Maybe all those little purple buds will open? How is your week shaping up? Feel free to share in the comments!
