In Praise of Spider Lilies

For me, one of the small joys of autumn is the sudden emergence of the beautiful red flowers, known in my part of the country as "spider lilies." Recently I learned that these flowers are actually an invasive species that originated in South Eastern Asia. This gorgeous red weed eventually made its way to the... Continue Reading →

In Praise of Fireflies

"[The firefly's] luminescence could very well be the spark that reminds us to make a most necessary turn - a shift and a swing and a switch - toward cherishing this magnificent and wondrous planet.”Aimee Nezhukumatathil, "World of Wonders" I truly believe that I grew up in one of the best environments a child could... Continue Reading →

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