Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck
Flower of the Day: Impatiens or Vinca?
I’m not sure which. More Flowers of the Day.
Anti-Abortion Activists, Your Job Is Just Beginning
For the record, I am anti-abortion. I believe life starts at the moment of conception and that society has a responsibility to protect that life. I just don’t think we need to write laws that prevent abortion. Does that seem … Continue reading
Return to the Riparian Preserve
“Have you seen the spoonbill who lives here?” asked a man with a camera. “No, I’ve never seen the spoonbill, but I see you’ve brought the big gun,” I said, pointing to the huge telephoto lens on his camera. The … Continue reading
My Ultimate Summer Day
What’s your favorite season? Mine hasn’t changed since I was a child growing up in New Jersey–summer! I associate that season with time off for fun. Our ten weeks of summer break was deeply needed after so many months cooped … Continue reading
11 Things to Do When You Have Nothing to Do
Or when you’re bored with what you have to do. Or if you ever get some free time. Read the books in your TBR pile. (If you’re not a bookaholic, you might not know that TBR means To Be Read.) … Continue reading
Lost Memories
Surprise—my memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. I feel like all my storage capacity has been filled, and it takes longer and longer to access my data, like an old worn out computer. When I was a … Continue reading