by beth | Sep 7, 2021 | Adventure
Today when sweeping the deck, which was covered in fir needles, I found myself appreciating that the fir tree drops the needles, which collect on the beams that hold the deck together, and in winter gather moisture and rot the wood a little bit more each year. I see...
by beth | Mar 21, 2021 | Essays, Protect Thacker Pass
Before getting involved with environmental activism, I barely gave Nevada much of a thought. I visited only once, reluctantly, to go to Las Vegas on a trip with a friend, on the condition that we spend at least some of our time exploring outside the city. In the end,...
by beth | Oct 7, 2018 | Adventure
I just got back from a three week road trip to see old friends. I drove 3723 miles in those three weeks. First stop: Farewell Bend, OR where I camped overnight. I drove by Craters of the Moon National Monument which I’ve been eyeing on the map as a destination...
by beth | Oct 24, 2017 | Adventure
This summer was a mix of success and failure. I did very well with tomatoes—I got three starts from a neighbor and they all produced well. I also got some tomatillos from a friend and they also did well. I also got a lot of garlic. Easy! I had heard garlic was...
by beth | Apr 3, 2017 | Adventure
Spring is finally here, and the past two weeks I’ve noticed an increase in bird calls in the mornings. Birds I’ve heard in the past few days include: Robin Red-breasted nuthatch
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