Elbow Ears

It is one of those freezing nights when my dogs want no part of stepping outside unless I go with them. Standing in the backyard waiting for them, I am struck by the silence. There is no rustling under the trees, no frogs or crickets calling, and definitely no katydid songs. Since there were no…

Wandering Woolly Bears

Our yard has been full of woolly bears this year. Lately, it seems as if they are everywhere I look. They are among the most recognized and well-loved caterpillars. I can see why- they are adorable. If there is a survival benefit to being a fuzzy little guinea pig mimic- then these little creatures have…