The Nature of Eureka

Colors of Autumn Since we have been experiencing a moderate drought for several weeks, the last vestiges of autumn vegetation became crispy or droopy. Greenery...

ISawArkansas

Yes, the garage. Only this time it was a woman’s garage, upriver. There were three of us. When we finished talking about the vice-presidential debate...

Having REEL Fun

During this time of quarantine, fishing is becoming a popular choice, and people with children are considering fishing more during the pandemic. Since playgrounds, trampoline...

The Dirt on Nicky

The real dirt on Nicky In 1983, Old Adobe Developmental Services, a nonprofit agency in Petaluma, Calif., created Luna Nueva Farm, an organic vegetable and...

The Nature of Eureka

Upside-down Seasons The summer flowering season is winding down. Pollinators are flying a little more slowly, hummingbirds have stopped coming to the feeder, suggesting that...

ISawArkansas

A couple of weeks ago, Wednesday afternoon, Perlinda and I were downtown delivering newspapers We parked in the yellow zone in front of the...

HavingREELFun

If you’re feeling down or burnt out, it might be time to get back into nature. Whether it’s the sights, smells, or sounds, or simply...

ISawArkansas

Each week there are five or eight things that stick in my mind while driving home on Tuesday night. It’s late and we’ve put...

HavingREELFun

The weather is still going strong and beautiful. With the cooler temperatures it perfect time to head out on a fishing adventure with your...

The Dirt on Nicky

Thomas Jefferson the gardener According to Monticello.org, our third president, Thomas Jefferson, maintained at his Monticello home near Charlottesville, Virginia, an 80-ft.x1000-ft. terraced vegetable garden...