Autumn & Jerry

2010 was one of the warmest years on record, tying with 2005. Check out this photo gallery chronicling the biggest climate impacts of 2010, including the gulf oil spill and countless other weather anomalies. These events should remind of us the importance in doing our part – recycle, support clean energy, and educate yourself on [...]

Years ago I bought a SIGG water bottle at Whole Foods in Sarasota, FL – one for me and one for hubby. I recently had to upgrade mine, but hubby’s original bottle is still going strong, and I think these purchases are some of the best we’ve ever made! For someone who drinks as much [...]

Due to work, I’ve missed the past few family gatherings held at my aunt & uncle’s awesome lake house, so I decided weeks ago that I wanted to venture north for a lazy lake day of my own, first chance I got. That chance came this week, with my freedom from both work and school. [...]

I think this is the hottest June of my life. It is not unusual to have scorcher days in July & August, but this is becoming the new norm. Everyday holds a heat index of 100-plus-degrees, and the summer has really just begun! Already, a good family friend of mine who works outdoors has been [...]

I cringe every time I see a picture, a news clip, or this live video stream of the BP oil spill. I simply cannot believe that BP and the other companies involved did not have a solid plan for this type of disaster. If these corporations were unable to come up with something definite in [...]

This little birdie has made our front porch her home while she starts a family. It’s impossible to get a picture of the baby birds since they go into hiding with the slightest bit of movement or noise, but you can see the mama bird guarding her nest here. She’s been watching our every move [...]

This is why I didn’t get anything accomplished last weekend when it came to being productive with schoolwork. As you can clearly see, the sun was out and the flowers were in full bloom. It was warm but not hot. The sky was clear & blue.  The Cherry Blossom Festival was in full swing. It [...]

This time, much farther from home. Italy has suffered a major quake that claimed lives and left much destruction. May our thoughts be with them today, and for the many days ahead that will involve search, recovery, mourning, and rebuilding.

According to the local news, within 10 minutes of each other not 1 but 2 earthquakes struck Central Georgia yesterday afternoon. I didn’t even know earthquakes were possible in this region! Apparently, both have been confirmed by the United States Geological Survey and magnitudes registered a 3.1 & 2.2, respectively. Some people reported cracks to [...]

Or, as she put it so well that I just can’t bear not to share it here, too: “Time for fresh starts, flowers, warm days, cool nights and even thunderstorms. Mother nature is brewing up quite the romance cocktail…” Yes, indeed. This photo was taken in our backyard – these lovely little things popped up [...]