Building Wealth, Strength, and Character
Beginning around 2021, Colin and I have invested time and energy into transforming our noisy, western MA suburban yard into a nature sanctuary filled with native plants. In our October 2021 post, we documented the original inspiration for such a project- “Nature’s Best Hope” by Douglas Tallamy, an easy read that opened our eyes to […]
Colin and I have always loved nature even before we met each other, but since we’ve been together, our individual passions have joined. He is the king of the backyard, researching and purchasing native plants that subsequently invite more insects, birds, and wildlife critters to our humble urban home. We’ve been delighted by the arrival […]
Now that winter is on its way, I am reminded of the joy of running with cold air on your face, made even more enjoyable by a beautiful and serene landscape ahead of you. This is the experience that West Hartford Reservoir grants you. Located at 1420 Farmington Avenue (with many other entrances), this park […]
Wildlife fascinates me. So naturally, I have always been a quick adopter of any way to preserve nature. However, with talks of carbon emissions, natural gas, deforestation, and unsustainable supply chains, it is easy to become overwhelmed and assume that any efforts to combat these issues would be too minuscule to make any meaningful change […]
Quabbin Reservoir is located within a large park in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with countless access points for enjoying a beautiful view. Parking is free throughout the main entrance, Middle or Eastern entrances, Goodnough Dike, Hank’s Meadow, and Quabbin Tower locations. As soon as Colin and I entered, we noticed the fresh air, bountiful tall trees, and […]
