“Like water off a duck’s back…”

The Perks of an Outdoor Summer Office

As I have posted previously, I enjoy an almost virtual “National Geographic Outdoor Explorer” atmosphere in my back yard.

Deer, turkey, bear on occasion, and an incredible variety of birds inhabit my neighborhood. When the weather cooperates – from early spring to late fall – I enjoy taking my laptop, cell phone, and […]

Scenes from the back yard

There’s always something to distract me when I move my office out onto the back deck on pleasant summer days. Seems the neighborhood is becoming a playground for a couple of new families with kids – not that I mind (except one group tends to EAT most of my landscaping!) but it does make it […]

Photos: Widow Skimmer Dragonfly

A Widow Skimmer dragonfly at the Roseville Community Garden on June 16, 2012. (click to enlarge)

I was working at the garden yesterday (weeding…my usual task the last few days – more on that later tonight) when this incredible dragonfly zipped by and landed on a weed-filled plot adjoining mine. Believe it or […]