The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: nature

I was looking for deer and a red-tailed hawk when I saw a gray fox.

Bird Droppings March 13, 2026 I was looking for deer and a red-tailed hawk when I saw a gray fox. As I look at that statement, it isn’t very sensible for many. I go out most mornings to take photos of wildlife, sunrises, and nature. On most mornings, I will see anywhere from two or…

March 13, 2026
To think, or at least trying to this morning, could my brain be foggy, trying to focus through the fog?

Bird Droppings March 7, 2026 To think, or at least trying to this morning, could my brain be foggy, trying to focus through the fog? In the past year or so, I tore my rotator cuff, and my heart went into A-fib. I have had five biopsies and four surgeries for skin cancer, and I…

March 7, 2026
When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching?

Bird Droppings February 13. 2026When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching? “When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl I have been seeking a part-time position this year. I have interviewed, and granted, I can overwhelm some people. I…

February 13, 2026
I saw two Red-Tailed Hawks and an osprey

Bird Droppings February 8, 2026 I saw two Red-Tailed Hawks and an osprey As I look at that statement, it isn’t very sensible for many. Two red-tailed hawks and an os[rey crossed my path as I traveled yesterday, one flew across the road and landed in a tree, and the other and the osprey were…

February 8, 2026
Mountains offer a clearer view if you care to look.

Bird Droppings February 7, 2026Mountains offer a clearer view if you care to look. “I have a pretty fair education, but I would hate to be turned loose in these mountains right now and be told to put food in my belly, clothing on my body, shelter over my head, and provide protection from my…

February 7, 2026
The impact of synchronicity, or perhaps you could say, in my life, the saga of synchronicity

Bird Droppings February 5, 2026The impact of synchronicity, or perhaps you could say, in my life, the saga of synchronicity I walked out into my backyard to my medicine circle. We’ve got two wind chimes, and every once in a while, the chimes will sound as the breeze picks up. I just walked through my…

February 5, 2026
Another thought as winter sets in and my feet are getting cold

Bird Droppings February 4, 2026Another thought as winter sets in and my feet are getting cold “Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.” Chief Joseph We have had some nights here this week with temperatures below 20 degrees. Not sure whether to start building a fire in the fireplace or crank…

February 4, 2026
Telling our grandchildren the stories is crucial and can be fun

Bird Droppings January 25, 2026Telling our grandchildren the stories is crucial and can be fun “I wanted to give something of my past to my grandson. So, I took him into the woods to a quiet spot. Seated at my feet he listened as I told him of the powers that were given to each…

January 25, 2026
An owl calling triggers so many memories

Bird Droppings January 21, 2026 An owl calling triggers so many memories Owls have been on my mind for a few days now. Last night, I woke up for a few hours, but I forgot to turn on the ceiling fan. While up, I stuck my nose out the door, perhaps, intuition, who knows, when…

January 21, 2026
Taking and making the most of each moment and learning about moleskin: I think we need to find moleskin in education, along with switchbacks.

Bird Droppings January 15, 2026 Taking and making the most of each moment and learning about moleskin: I think we need to find moleskin in education, along with switchbacks. In years past, before my son got married and took Timber with him, I sometimes miss waking up to our dog barking because he needed to…

January 15, 2026