Janice Kelley
Sharing Stories of People, Places and Wildlife to Inspire Meaningful Connections to the Outdoor World
Saturday March 7, 2020 630 am
This morning was another busy day at Fair Oaks Bridge. A dozen geese flew in honking and circling. One landed on the concrete pillar. Didn’t stay long. Did not like being watched. The relentless quacking duck was there too. I could not see her. A chorus of birds sang in the trees behind the boat launch ramp for at least 10 minutes.
Suddenly, it got very quiet. I saw about 50 birds fly up and away out of the trees and over the bridge.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Out for a bicycle ride along the American River, I spotted fields of pure white wildflowers and small patches of golden poppies. The colors of Spring arrived in abundance to paint the landscape.
May the sun bring you new energy each day.
May the moon softly restore you by night.
May the rain gently wash away your worries.
May the breeze blow new strength into your body.
May Spring flowers of gold shine within your heart.
May you walk gently through the world and feel its beauty within you every day of your life.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Butterflies pollinate. Golden poppies are popping up everywhere. Birds sing. A lizard plays hide and seek on a tree.In spring at the time of rebirth and busy activity, I feel blessed by the beauty of the outdoor world in spring and all seasons of the year.
May the natural world always be your path to better health, wellness and to the expansion of your heart and mind.
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park – Chinook Middle Village Station in Astoria, Oregon.
This newly established site recognizes the Chinook people who lived along the mouth of the Columbia River for thousands of year. Artifact and inquiry-based lessons engage middle school students in a study of Chinook lifestyle and culture.
Did you know?
Chinooks used a river-based economy and used canoes as the primary mode of transportation. Carving a canoe from a single cedar tree could take up to a year. Large canoes were 50 feet long, held 20-30 people and could carry 8,000-10,000 pounds.