The Gift of a Rainy Day
There is a particular kind of relief in waking to rain. I don’t mean the dangerous kind that sends us hunting for flashlights and refreshing the weather radar... Read more.
Whales: Giants of the Ocean
Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical... Read more.
You Probably Used an Accessibility Feature Today
When we hear the word accessibility, it's easy to think about things designed specifically for people with disabilities: ramps, designated parking spaces, Braille... Read more.
What Banana Plants Know About Caregiving
In my back yard, I have a banana plant. Technically, I have more than one, because banana plants don't really believe in being solitary. They grow in families, sending... Read more.
What We Notice When Something Stops Working
Last week, our air conditioner died.
This would have been inconvenient anywhere, but in Florida in July, “inconvenient” does not begin to cover it. The house... Read more.