small brown songbird with a longish beak and a short tail

Nearby Nature Project: November 2023

On November 15, 2023November 8, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

This edition of the Nearby Nature Project includes a couple of special bird sightings in the Bow Valley, observations on the change from fall to winter, and a book review!

silvery curved metal building with Space Needle behind it showing a sun flare

Seattle Mini-Vacation

On November 7, 2023November 4, 2023 By GeoKsIn United StatesLeave a comment

Mother Nature blessed us with sunshine for four wonderful days in Seattle in early October. Highlights of our mini-vacay include MoPOP, Chihuly Garden and Glass and the NW Chocolate Festival.

great horned owl sitting on a tree branch in the forest

Experiences

On November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 By GeoKsIn Photography8 Comments

This month's installment of the Photo Blogging Challenge is all about experiences. I share five, ranging from family game night to attending a chocolate festival!

golden yellow aspen and poplar leaves at the base of rugged mountains

Nearby Nature Project: 2023 September/October

On October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

Autumn is my favorite time of the year. It's garden harvest time, the deciduous trees put on a colorful show and birds are migrating. What a wonderful time to explore nearby Nature.

snow-dusted mountain peaks looming over rolling ridges of golden larch trees

Simple

On October 1, 2023October 3, 2023 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

It's easy to forget to enjoy life's simple pleasures when you feel overwhelmed. This month's Photo Blogging Challenge theme is a good reminder to slow down and appreciate the simple, good things all around us.