Category Archives: Nature
Veronica Roodt: wildlife guide, author, artist
A ship’s voyage can be a metaphor for our journey through life. Sometimes ships pass within hailing distance of each other. Sometimes they pass unseen in fog or darkness until sailors learn they missed an interesting vessel from gossip at … Continue reading
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Tagged Botswana, Bushmen, Moremi Game Reserve, Shell field guides, Veronica Roodt
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The Mind of a Dog
If you loved an animal and have felt it loving you back (more than just from trained obedience) you probably wondered how it perceives you and itself. I long to know what my Goldens are thinking. Philosophers have asked that question. … Continue reading
Posted in Animalia, Nature
Tagged Consciousness, Golden Retriever, Philosophy of mind, TThomas Nagel
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A Hardier Zone
The USDA updated the Plant Hardiness Zone this week, changing our zone to 8A. This is an example of how climate change is affecting gardens and farms throughout the country. We didn’t need a government to tell us. Record temperatures … Continue reading
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The State of Drought
“Drought—what drought?” That was a typical response to my question before this week’s news of wildfires in Virginia and the Governor declared a state of emergency. I’m sure farmers, beekeepers, gardeners, foresters, and firefighters have worried for weeks, if not … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Nature
Tagged Drought Monitor, Virginia, Wildfires
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Poppy Day
This week you can tell a Brit from the red poppy worn on his or her lapel. Today, I was a lone poppyist in the congregation for a Veterans Day service in the graveyard of Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown. There … Continue reading
Roger musing about Peace with Nature 