It is three weeks into spring and in spite of the colors on my field guide maps, the migratory pine siskins have not moved north to Canada. Neither have the more often heard than seen white-throated sparrows, and while the adult pairs of purple finches who so enjoy the black oil sunflower seed I provide for their breakfasts have gone on, one juvenile still remains. A friend once told me that everyone has a nemesis. While I have never quit.

As a vampire, Edward represents the sinful nature of man. Edward hates his evil nature, which is the first step in contr.

The life, work and times of a Victorian Head Gardener. Thomas Ruddy, a Victorian Head Gardener. The information comes from a series of diaries and other family papers left to me by his grandson Denys Ruddy, in 2005. The posts are the result of transcriptions and online research which I hope paint a picture of a most interesting man.

Ramblings on photography, hiking, the environment, and life. Tidal Stream, Newport Beach, California. The Watchman, Zion National Park, Utah. Old Barn, Yellow River State Forest, Iowa. Starved Rock State Park, Illinois.

A Website for the Dionysian Traveler. A micro country with macro beauty.