Bruce SieboldOct 11, 20201 minA Thousand MemoriesIf life were a spiderweb, which road would you take? Out of habit, most travelers prefer the safest route. Never exploring or straying...
Bruce SieboldOct 4, 20201 minMaybe Next Year?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....
Bruce SieboldSep 27, 20201 minEquinoxThe fall equinox, and the Earth Mother celebrated with a breath taking sunset. Today the earth spins in perfect balance giving an equal...
Bruce SieboldSep 20, 20201 minVoices Of The TreesThe trees on Eighty Acres have many voices, and they often speak to me as I wander under their outstretched arms. Sometimes their voices...
Bruce SieboldSep 13, 20201 minJust Imagine!On Eighty Acres you will find flower gardens filled with a diversity of plants, A multitude of colors will be found; black eyed susan,...
Bruce SieboldSep 6, 20201 minSuper Monarch-Super JourneyEarly September and the days are growing shorter on Eighty Acres. It is the Earth Mother's signal to the monarch butterflies it is time...
Bruce SieboldAug 23, 20201 minJack-In-The-PulpitHidden away on Eighty Acres I know of three Jack-In-the-Pulpit plants. They prefer to grow in moist, shady areas, and are often found...
Bruce SieboldAug 16, 20201 minJust Enough TimeToday a red lily bloomed in my garden. It was the flower's first day and last day. The lily's entire flowering life counted in a single...
Bruce SieboldAug 9, 20201 minThe Grinch's HandIf you stretch your imagination a bit, you will see a Grinch-like hand and long fingers over Eighty Acres. But not to worry. All is well...
Bruce SieboldAug 2, 20201 minKing Tut Comes To Eighty AcresEach summer you will find at least one King Tut plant on Eighty Acres. The King Tut plant is named after the Egyptian boy king and is a...
Bruce SieboldJul 26, 20201 minWhen The Spots Fade AwayBorn in May on Eighty Acres, these twin fawns weighed only 6-8 pounds but within one hour were able to stand on their trembling and...
Bruce SieboldJul 19, 20201 minSunset ReflectionsWith the sunrise our day began on Eighty Acres. My partner and I have adventures planned, chores to complete, energy within our souls,...
Bruce SieboldJul 12, 20201 minA New DayAs the early morning sun kissed Eighty Acres my mind wrestled with a dozen excuses not to take my daily walk. My soul was restless, my...
Bruce SieboldJun 28, 20201 minBlending InIn order to protect themselves from harm, tree frogs are able to blend in perfectly with their surroundings. So too, many people simply...
Bruce SieboldJun 21, 20201 minPoppy Memories This week the first poppy bloomed on Eighty Acres, and with it came a rush of memories from my past. Through my child's eyes I remembered...
Bruce SieboldJun 14, 20201 minTaking A Few Small StepsThe eastern monarch butterflies returned to Eighty Acres in early May. Their journey began nearly 3000 miles away in the mountains of...
Bruce SieboldJun 7, 20201 minAfter the StormThe day was hot and humid and in the late afternoon the Earth Mother sent a severe thunderstorm. It was an angry storm with noisy winds...
Bruce SieboldMay 31, 20201 minBody and SoulI can't remember why, when or even if we planted the chive plant. But like an old friend it returns to Eighty Acres each spring, bringing...
Bruce SieboldMay 24, 20201 minSongs Never HeardFor several days I watched the robins as they built their nest in the shrub near our patio. They gathered dry grasses and leaves, pieces...
Bruce SieboldMay 17, 20201 minThe Word Of the Day. "EPIPHYTE"Ready to expand your vocabulary? How about "epiphyte." This beautiful moth orchid arrived at our doorstep on mother's day and it is...