Bruce SieboldMay 11 minKnocking At My DoorThe bear slowly stood and stretched his shaky legs, yawned, and after five months of sleeping, emerged from the safety of his winter den....
Bruce SieboldMar 271 minLet Us HopeLet us hope that one's life is always filled with light. A light so bright that it cuts through the darkness and gloom of the world. A...
Bruce SieboldNov 14, 20211 minThe Future ForetoldIn October I sit under the bold leafy umbrella of my spirit tree, seeking refuge and renewal from the noise of everyday life. If I am...
Bruce SieboldOct 3, 20211 minDahlia's Final DaysAs I turned the calendar page to October, I knew this month will bring the first fall frost and the dahlia's season will end. As usual,...
Bruce SieboldSep 5, 20211 minNever Said GoodbyeDuring the past week there was a stillness on the land, and then I realized you had left Eighty Acres and began your long journey back to...
Bruce SieboldAug 29, 20211 minPerhapsIn the days ahead, the Fall season will arrive on Eighty Acres. It will be a time when the Earth Mother sends her song birds on their...
Bruce SieboldMay 23, 20211 minTen DaysLike an old friend that comes to visit once each year, the crab apple blossoms fill the springtime air with excitement, hope and glorious...
Bruce SieboldApr 4, 20211 min Buried TreasureI have now lived on Eighty Acres for over thirty years and each spring some new treasure seems to surface upon the land. Over the years...
Bruce SieboldMar 28, 20211 minEarth Mother's Helicopter FactoryThe maple trees are now in bloom and if you look carefully, you will find the Earth Mother's amazing helicopter seed factories are in...
Bruce SieboldMar 14, 20211 minGray to GreenAfter her heavy blanket of snow slowly melts away, the Earth Mother begins to awaken from her deep sleep. She slowly stretches her arms,...
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 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 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 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 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,...