Bruce SieboldMar 7, 20211 minA Rich ManOn a recent cold and foggy night, the Earth Mother lingered over the land and gently placed rime ice atop each and every tree and plant....
Bruce SieboldFeb 28, 20211 minShadowsAt the end of the day, shadows grow tall and bold on Eighty Acres. Reaching out, grabbing and claiming ownership of the land. Each shadow...
Bruce SieboldFeb 21, 20211 minPatienceAfter three weeks of being taunted and made to feel helpless by the polar vortex my soul was weary. But then one evening the Earth Mother...
Bruce SieboldFeb 14, 20211 minRepaymentThe 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...
Bruce SieboldFeb 7, 20211 minThe Greatest Show On EarthAt 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...
Bruce SieboldJan 31, 20211 minSlow DancingAn isolated old oak tree stands tall atop a ridge on Eighty Acres. In the winter breeze she stretches her arms upward and gently sways...
Bruce SieboldJan 24, 20211 minMorning GreetingIt was an early snowy morning when the male cardinal stopped by the feeder for a sunflower seed breakfast. Three times our eyes met and...
Bruce SieboldJan 17, 20211 minSharingEach summer I delight in the morning glory flowers, as they twist, turn, and tie themselves tightly to the backyard arbor. Each winter...
Bruce SieboldJan 10, 20211 minWinter Reprieve Winter can be a series of personal struggles with cloudy, dark, and bitterly cold days. This past week the Earth Mother sensed our gloomy...
Bruce SieboldJan 3, 20211 minNot Be ForgottenOn a hilltop near the corner of Eighty Acres, the evening sunset silhouettes the nearby city industrial park. Each year the slow and...
Bruce SieboldDec 27, 20201 minGravityA 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...
Bruce SieboldDec 20, 20201 minYour Final ScorecardAt the end of your journey when accountants have completed the tally of all your debits and credits, what story will the balance sheet...
Bruce SieboldDec 13, 20201 minGoing HomeAn explosion of color in the sky as the noisy geese wing their way south.Their journey will carry them over prairies and great waters....
Bruce SieboldDec 6, 20201 minThey SayThey say be cautious when planting pampas grass on Eighty Acres, for it can be very aggressive and will smother and outgrow every other...
Bruce SieboldNov 29, 20201 minTransitionsThe 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...
Bruce SieboldNov 22, 20201 min225 SeedsThere are 225 silky seeds in each milkweed pod and in November it is time for them to fly away. They will be swept by the wind to spin,...
Bruce SieboldNov 15, 20201 min End Of The DayA rainbow like sunset provided a peaceful ending to another day on Eighty Acres. Thank you sun.
Bruce SieboldNov 1, 20201 minSnowbirdsWinter came early this year to Eighty Acres with October snow, blustery winds and below normal temperatures. Just wondering if this...
Bruce SieboldOct 25, 20201 minGlory DaysThese are the glory days for sumac as their deep crimson red leaves represent a truly remarkable time in their life's journey. At this...
Bruce SieboldOct 18, 20201 min A Hunter's PrayerThe 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...