Aug 22, 2014 | birds & bears
We moved to Bickley’s Pond in 2008, and one of the great joys we discovered here was an Eagle’s nest just across the tiny cove from our back yard. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d get the chance to watch such fascinating activity from my...
Apr 16, 2014 | birds & bears
And just like that there he was, sitting in our yard at the edge of the pond. How cool is that I thought. How cool is that. 30 Days of Grace III
Mar 30, 2014 | birds & bears
You probably know the sight of either of the Eagles is cause for great celebration in our house, now that the pair has made a regular home back in the woods, out of our view. For so long their nest was right here, across the tiny cove from our back yard, where I could...
Apr 18, 2013 | nature & awe
What is that ? I asked my husband as we rounded the bend at the end of our road, the one capped by the Coles’ pretty craftsman house. We were deep in conversation regarding a very important topic: the process for seriously-this-time cleaning out my...
Nov 23, 2012 | god & grace
Late for work, I raced back toward the bedroom for one last forgotten item. And that’s when Tim stopped me, taking my shoulders and gently nudging me toward the front door. It’ll just take a second, he said, sensing my begrudging attitude. You’ll...