As I was walking back from voting on Tuesday, there was a flash of movement around a bush of gorgeous purple lupine flowers. (But don’t quote me on the flower species because I’m not an expert.) After taking a moment to stop and investigate, it turned out that the source of all the commotion was… [read more]
Avoid buying plastic this Easter
Since Easter is just around the corner, all the Easter goodies are out on store shelves and next to the candy is a lot of plastic. Remember that plastic candy pooping snowman I wrote about after Christmas? Well, there’s also an Easter themed line of candy pooping critters. You can buy a yellow chick, a… [read more]
Has being endangered become cliche?
As I was browsing for Valentine’s Day cards, I came across a cute card with two pandas snuggling on the front. I picked it up to get a closer look and on the front next to one of the pandas there was a thought bubble that said, “I understand you’ve got a headache, Sweety. But… [read more]
Happy belated Valentine’s Day!
I hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine’s Day last week! Many apologies for being offline, but last week my Grandma died and I flew to Wisconsin for the funeral. She lived a grand life and died at the very impressive age of 99. It was very fitting she chose the week of Valentine’s Day to… [read more]
Whale watching on the sand
I had a great time whale watching this weekend! Okay, so maybe it wasn’t whale watching exactly…I had the chance to see a life-size Pacific gray whale made out of sand at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Whale Fiesta. And this sand sculpture was very accurate. As you can see in the photo this gray whale had… [read more]
Ocean Wild Things is now on Facebook
One of my New Year resolutions was to start an Ocean Wild Things Facebook page and I did it today! Hooray! Now you can find me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/oceanwildthings. So please stop in and visit the page and if you would be so kind as to click “like,” that would be fabulous. Then Ocean… [read more]
Dog owner and poop catcher extraordinaire
Last night, my husband and I were in the car headed to an event. As we were waiting at a red light, I happened to look to my right and saw a couple walking their English bulldog. The bulldog was on a leash and seemed to be checking out the grass while his owners patiently… [read more]
Reflecting on the holidays and plastic
Another holiday season has come and gone, but plastic holiday decorations, knick knacks and gifts will live on for hundreds of years and then some. I started thinking about plastic and the holidays shopping for my nephews and niece’s Christmas presents. Walking bewildered through the toy department, I was overwhelmed by all the plastic. Pretty… [read more]
Happy New Year!
Spread your wings and fly in 2013! Thanks for another great year everyone.
Happy holidays everyone!
Be safe, be peace, be love.