Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sunday Buzzard Surprise

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Carla

This happens every year so it shouldn’t be a surprise – but it snuck up on me!  I heard music outside – Mardi Gras Mambo, to be specific – and then I remembered – it’s time for the Jefferson City … Continue reading →

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Spring is early . . .

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Carla

I’m usually looking for this riot of pink around Valentine’s Day, but we haven’t had any cold weather to speak of this year, so the Japanese magnolias are in full force!  These colorful trees are pretty popular so there are … Continue reading →

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In the neighborhood

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Carla

Well, not my neighborhood exactly – I took these pics in the French Quarter – but it’s still within bicycling distance!  Just a little over a year ago I wrote a post about that Sesame Street song, “These are the … Continue reading →

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One little moment

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Carla

On the trail.  What is it about the twisty-ness of tiny grape vine tendrils that appeals so?

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It was wordless, and it was wonderful.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Carla

Today I hosted my first monthly Wordless Wetland Walk, and I enjoyed it tremendously!  Please come read about it here, and if you’re in the NOLA area, sign up for the next one!

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