Ironic that Jackson and his magnolia trees both took direct hits, one in 1806 and the others in 1994, and still remained standing tall. However, now, in 2025, it would seem the trees have to come down.
I am not against clean energy renewables, but there is one part I cannot abide, and that is wind farms and the damage they do to bird of prey populations, particularly the Bald and Golden Eagle species.
Stonehenge is on my bucket list to visit one day. Until then, I had the opportunity to dig in to some of its history for my anthropology class research paper. I received an A, so here it is in all its APA glory. Enjoy!
Just as dogs are considered man’s best friend, hawks and owls could be considered a farmer’s best friend. A farmer who sells their bushels of grain to market should thank raptors for their pest control services.
If you could know the appointed date and time of your demise, would you want to? And if you knew it for a loved one, would you tell them?
29 Dec 18 - Not long ago, I met a lady that summited Lobuche in Nepal. Lobuche is a mountain on the Everest Base Camp trek. Yes, that Everest. Mount Everest... the Roof of the World. She, along with her cousin and some climbing friends made the long trip halfway around the world to take... Continue Reading →
My first steps on the Appalachian Trail.
Lyle S. Russell 