The doe and her two fawns lined up in a neat row and patiently posed as I snapped this photo. I believe they were trying to be kind and...

At the end of the day, the Earth Mother invites each of us to enjoy her evening sunset shows. The shows are free to all and there is no...

An isolated old oak tree stands tall atop a ridge on Eighty Acres. In the winter breeze she stretches her arms upward and gently sways...

It was an early snowy morning when the male cardinal stopped by the feeder for a sunflower seed breakfast. Three times our eyes met and...

Each summer I delight in the morning glory flowers, as they twist, turn, and tie themselves tightly to the backyard arbor. Each winter...

Winter can be a series of personal struggles with cloudy, dark, and bitterly cold days. This past week the Earth Mother sensed our gloomy...

On a hilltop near the corner of Eighty Acres, the evening sunset silhouettes the nearby city industrial park. Each year the slow and...

A small airplane and a flock of geese share Eighty Acres air space as they kiss the evening sunset. Whether it is with feathered wings or...

At the end of your journey when accountants have completed the tally of all your debits and credits, what story will the balance sheet...

An explosion of color in the sky as the noisy geese wing their way south.Their journey will carry them over prairies and great waters....

The red and yellow maple leaf grows cold as it lies submerged and motionless in the pond, Its journey is over as it becomes one with...

A rainbow like sunset provided a peaceful ending to another day on Eighty Acres. Thank you sun.

Winter came early this year to Eighty Acres with October snow, blustery winds and below normal temperatures. Just wondering if this...

These are the glory days for sumac as their deep crimson red leaves represent a truly remarkable time in their life's journey. At this...

The hunters aim was true as the broad head arrow slipped through the early morning air at 270 feet per second. and found the shoulder of...

If life were a spiderweb, which road would you take? Out of habit, most travelers prefer the safest route. Never exploring or straying...

Wild grapes abound on Eighty Acres and each year I ponder what I should do with them. Hmmmm? I could make a few jars of jams and jellies....

The fall equinox, and the Earth Mother celebrated with a breath taking sunset. Today the earth spins in perfect balance giving an equal...

The trees on Eighty Acres have many voices, and they often speak to me as I wander under their outstretched arms. Sometimes their voices...

On Eighty Acres you will find flower gardens filled with a diversity of plants, A multitude of colors will be found; black eyed susan,...