World Wetlands Day has its origins in the 1971 Convention of Wetlands and started to be celebrated officially in 1997 each February 2, the anniversary of the original convention. Since 2021, it has also been adopted by the United Nations. From the World Wetlands Day website comes the following information: Nearly 90% of the world’s … Continue reading World Wetlands Day
Growing up in Germany, I never thought about the dark, damp, and dismal weather that characterizes—oh, roughly 6-plus months out of each year. But that’s no longer true and if I had no family obligations, I would not spend late autumn or winter in central Europe. When we visited in November 2023, we hardly saw … Continue reading Remedy for the Winter Blues in Germany
You didn’t know about Squirrel Appreciation Day? Nor did I, until I learned of its existence not long ago while searching online for an umbrella term or theme under which to feature some of my squirrel photos. Incidentally, every day of the year seems to have been designated “Special Something Day.” I haven’t researched every … Continue reading Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day
Thank you, dear fellow bloggers, for taking the time to read and comment on my recent lament from December 29. I was touched by your concern, treasure all your views, and take some comfort in the fact that we are many who grieve about the present state of the world—and who want to improve it. … Continue reading Serenity Prayer
In the spirit of full disclosure, I suggest you don’t read on unless you are prepared for a negative post. I try to maintain a positive attitude, but sometimes it’s impossible. This is one of these periods. 😢 😢 😢 Life is full of transitions. Some are welcome; many are not. It’s an in-between time. … Continue reading Transitions
