Category Archives: Getting Outside

Black Squirrel…is he Eye-Balling me?

  Outside the window this morning I saw the Black Squirrel again! Always happy to see the little guy…glad he decided to stick around. Crazy looking eyes, though…

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New Year’s Resolutions…

So along with the usual resolutions like losing weight and trying to become a better human, etc., etc…. I also threw in a couple of new ones. I want to cut down on the PROCRASTINATING. And I want to explore … Continue reading

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Life Imitating Art

Caught this chipmunk trying to act like a big squirrel on my front steps.

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Autumn is here….I’ve got to let go of Summer.

Photos from my bike ride yesterday… It was beautiful outside…the temperature was PERFECT! The foliage is starting…. This is Otter Lake. I sometimes stop here and take a breather, stretch…and take in the beautiful view. I hope you all have … Continue reading

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Newt, Salamander, or Lizard? All I know is…it was Orange.

On my bike ride today, I spotted a bright orange “something” in the grass as I whizzed by. I was curious so I turned back around to see what it was… BUT THEN… Wikipedia has pictures that look similar, and … Continue reading

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In case you ever wondered (or needed to know) what a peacock looks like on the other side.

About halfway through my bike ride there is a campground near a big lake. They have a little coop with peacocks, one male and two females. The peacock was out and his feathers were spread wide.  Apparently it’s mating season, … Continue reading

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Otter Lake has Peacocks!

 Now, I realize that perhaps as you read the title of this post, you’re thinking “Should I know Otter Lake?” And no, I do not expect anyone to know about this campground near my home. I’m just sharing this beautiful scene I … Continue reading

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Biking the Lehigh Gourge

My husband and I rode our bikes along the Lehigh Gourge National Park near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Took a nice ride to get there, and it was worth it! Beautiful! And of course, I got to thinking….. Gourge is a … Continue reading

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Sights from My Bike Ride Near the Delaware Water Gap…

When I stopped for a water break and threw down my bike….I saw, precariously close to the gears….A FIDDLEHEAD!

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OMG! Cuteness for a Cause!

If you know how to knit, then you might feel good about donating your talents to an awesome cause! Endangered animals need sweaters! Click this link for info:SPRING 2011 Newsletter. How cute would it be to see an animal in … Continue reading

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