Tag Archives: becca cahall
Pinecone Bird Feeder
I love backyard birds. What these small creatures can endure, how far they can travel, and their nearly constant motion amaze me. After a rainstorm, I often go outside and listen to their fluttering movements as they frantically forage for … Continue reading
International Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 7 is International Walk to School Day. Started in 1997 in Chicago, iWalk has participants in all 50 states joining 3 million international walkers. The day highlights the need for walkable routes within communities. Whether you’re motivated for … Continue reading
Outdoor Classroom: Why exactly do fall leaves change color?
It’s official. Fall has arrived in the northwest. Not that we didn’t already have signs~ the sun setting earlier, cooler evenings. But today, the cloudless blue sky was quickly covered by a cloudy blanket. The wind whisked the mounting mass … Continue reading
Walking to School
My walk to elementary school is composed of snapshot memories. The magnolia trees with limbs made for climbing. The very steep hill. Baseball bats cracking as I passed the little league field. Blackberries. Towering redwood trees encompassing “Dark” Park. Dawdling … Continue reading
Are You the Parent You Imagined?
For the record, Fitz and I aren’t parents. Yet, even before planning to be a parent, I have an ideal image of the parent that I will strive to be. As our friends embark on parenthood, I continually refine my … Continue reading