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Pop Goes the Weasel

Pop Goes the Weasel

“Wait. Come back!” I said softly. Not really expecting anything to happen, as wild animals march to their own beat, I was shocked when the weasel turned around and headed back toward me…

Campfire Memories

Campfire Memories

Home is ’round a campfire
When flames are dancing high…

Pluto – 134340

Pluto – 134340

If there was ever an object in the solar system that had astronomers confused, it was Pluto. At first their consensus was that it was a planet; then they decided it was not. The New Horizons spacecraft was supposed to answer questions and solve mysteries about this mysterious object, but when it flew past Pluto at about 31,000 mph, it uncovered more mysterious things…

Warbler Word Search

Warbler Word Search

Can you find all thirty-six warbler species hidden in this puzzle?

Binocular Observing

Binocular Observing

I always carry my binoculars when I’m out under the stars, even when I’m primarily using a telescope. Over the years, I’ve discovered that even a modest handheld binocular like the Vortex Viper HD 10×42 I use can reveal a wide range…

Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Saving seeds from my favorite varieties has become an inexpensive way to get those armloads of flowers and buckets of veggies each summer without buying dozens of seed packets…