Month: January 2013

Motherhood at a Turtle’s Pace

Motherhood at a Turtle’s Pace

Jan 7, 2013 | , |

I know that many of those who read this post will wonder if I have any life at all. If I did, would I spend over an hour watching a turtle laying eggs? Yes, I would and did. In fact, this is the second time I have stood and watched this happen. Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me. A year ago, I happened upon a Peninsula Cooter digging a hole in the wooded area behind our yard. I watched the turtle dig for over an hour, hoping to see her lay her eggs. Then, I realized that I...

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Shells to Remember

Shells to Remember

Jan 2, 2013 | , |

When we first moved to Florida, someone told us that they went to the beach each New Year’s Day and picked up one seashell. They then, marked the year and the high temperature for that day on the shell and saved it. That sounded like a good idea, so we have adopted the same ritual. We usually go to the beach about mid-morning; before the crowd gets there. The number of visitors on the beach is directly related to the temperature. On a cool day, there are many fewer beachcombers. This year, the thermometer climbed to 79 degrees, and...

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