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Bearer Of Death’s News (An Unjust Belief?)
The sun has gone down. The day has come to a peaceful end. Driving along the small dead end road with the headlights illuminating the way. Wind running by the windows. A shadow forms just outside of the headlight beams. Silent, troubling, growing. To the right side, just barely lit by artificial light, a thing… Continue Reading →
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In August: Finding Nature’s Cool Embrace in South Central Texas
Just the thought of August conjure images of shimmering heat, relentless sunshine, and the urge to remain indoors with the AC blasting. While the summer intensity is undeniable, it doesn’t mean nature lovers have to resign themselves to months of hermitage. Our region boasts a surprising number of havens that offer respite from the heat… Continue Reading →
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Pays To Be Early
Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are a symbol of nature’s resilience and a remarkable example of long-distance migration. Luckily, I had a beautiful monarch visit me and fly around yesterday. While we often think of their journey as a single, massive movement, the migration actually happens in waves, with the earliest… Continue Reading →
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Get Some Fowl When Grasshoppers Go Afoul
Imagine your garden as a verdant kingdom, and the grasshopper as a relentless, leaf-devouring invader. But fear not, for a feathery brigade stands ready to defend your precious crops! Turkeys: The Ground Guardians These majestic birds are not just for Thanksgiving feasts; they are formidable hunters of the ground. Like silent sentinels patrolling the soil, turkeys… Continue Reading →
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Patrick Howard
Native Texas living in Central Texas. I’ve seen floods, freezes, droughts, and loads of sunshine! I desire nothing more in life other than the enrichment of others. We are those qualities with which we are surrounded!
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