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Monday morning, from 10 to 11

by Judy Schwartz Haley

The magic happens every day, but I don’t always take the time to stop and notice.

In just an hour of paying attention:

The air is the perfect temperature – not so warm or cold as to demand attention.

Watching an artist become

The little one exploring – getting familiar with [...]

The most fascinating animal at the zoo

by Judy Schwartz Haley

Camels, tigers, polar bears… what animal at the zoo would most capture a toddler’s attention?

Could it be a squirrel?

Dee took us to the Alaska Zoo during our recent visit, and Gem was captivated by this little red squirrel.

He didn’t move a lot at first

But I promise he was [...]

Dandelions

by Judy Schwartz Haley

I love dandelions.

They are such simple, earnest, friendly, happy flowers. I understand that people tend to despise the weed, but they warm my heart. They’re like children; they may make a mess of the yard, but really they just want to make you smile.

Besides, their greens are yummy.

These bear cubs thought [...]

Posh digs for a beaver

by Judy Schwartz Haley

This is where the wealthy, well-to-do beavers live.

On our drive through Canada, we’ve encountered countless beaver dams and lodges, but this area covered acres of stepped dams with lodges back farther away from the road.

These little lakes created by the beavers were surrounded by babbling brooks, mosses, and wildflowers.

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