Category Archives: nature

2017 Summer Pictures: Lakes in Bavaria, Castles in Switzerland, Fearsome Knights and More

Posted on August 24, 2017 by AnnElise

My favorite 2017 Summer Pictures

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Standing Rock: Clean Water for All of Us

Posted on June 7, 2017 by AnnElise

“Water Is Life” No debate about that. Thousands of people from all over the world gathered last fall 2016 at Standing Rock Reservation for a camp out. The Dakota tribe protested the pipeline because the DAPL violated tribal autonomy, desecrated … Continue reading →

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Timbisha–A Marble-ous Poem

Posted on January 29, 2017 by AnnElise

Timbisha, a poem by Beverly Rubik. This was written on a New Year’s trip to Death Valley, California.

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Full-Blown Apricot Bird Defense

Posted on April 24, 2016 by AnnElise

When you thought, no stranger things than a “bra” can happen, look at this. Well, I had to protect my miracle tree this year. We have tons of grackles that can empty a whole fig tree in a day. So … Continue reading →

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Francisco’s Unusual Horticultural Advice

Posted on March 30, 2016 by AnnElise

One fine spring morning, the doorbell rang unexpectedly. A little aggravated I jumped up from my computer and suspiciously pulled the door open. Could have only been special delivery or preacher guys this time of day. Francisco stood there smack … Continue reading →

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