Nature – Fake Flamenco

bilingual, En español, Gardening, Nature, photography

3 May Blooms

Surprise, today is about our garden, rather than the economies of the Americas. The complexities of the latter require more time for me to write. Perhaps a few will prefer this turn of events! These are the current blooms in our garden: lilac, fancy tulip and turtle head. 3 Flores de mayo Sorpresa, hoy hablo […]

bilingual, En español, Nature, photography

To Be or Not Two Bees

Early spring in Wisconsin is the time for ground bees. I had never noticed these earth dwelling creatures before I lived in Madison. Ground bees are not aggressive, often solitary and they make up 70% of bee species! There is a new tradition to avoid mowing the lawn in May, so that these beneficial insects […]

Art, bilingual, En español, Humor, Nature, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Let Me Stop for a Snack

Wonderful walk on a warm day with friends. We strolled by flowery gardens with a view of Lake Monona. The gusty wind kept us cool. Cruising down a sidewalk, we saw this unique tree ornament. Voy a sentarme para una merienda Paseo maravilloso con amigos un día cálido. Caminamos viendo jardines en pleno flor con […]

Gardening, Nature, photography

5 New Spring Blossoms

We are late compared with England and Texas, but looks like spring is afoot in Madison! Siberian Iris are quick to bloom in April. I am very happy to see them. Crocus is so two weeks ago, but they were great to see; very cheery. New bloomer today. I looked up flower photos to find […]

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Tales of a Wayward Nest

Sunday, a woven pile of evergreen twigs floated to our back stairs. No bird was home. Was it like the twister that brought Dorothy to Oz? Could they click their little red heels together to return? Historia del nido veleidoso El domingo, una colección de ramitas de pino se lanzó a nuestras escaleras detrás de […]

bilingual, En español, Nature, Spanish Culture and Language, writing

April 2022 Poetry Challenge: Prime Verse

Seven poets from six nations braved a new poetry form this month; prime verse. I think they did a marvelous job of expressing the wonder of the universe and the sometimes lesser wonders of the world of humankind. Thanks to all the poet participants and readers! Abril 2022 Reto poético: Verso número primo Siete poetas […]