
CoronaVirus Situation need not stop watching nature – Part 2
Thanks to all those who posted about my initial CoronaVirus story at NextDoorVineyards (NextDoor is a neighborhood connectivity listserve that is centered on each community and its immediate neighbors only; the Vineyards “chapter” is located in Naples, FL), recently. Neighbors eagerly shared images of their orchids, other flowers, and even
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CoronaVirus Situation need not stop watching nature!
Yes, it does feel as though we are in a parallel universe. But outside of our homes, nature continues unabated, knowing no boundaries. The birds, the flowers, and the sky (clouds, stars, planets) all continue on their appointed rounds. Instead of watching the news (which repeats itself ad nauseum), why
Read DetailsCloud watching Naples style (H. Michael Mogil, CCM, CBM, NWA-DS*)
Most will agree that Naples (located in southwest Florida, just south the Fort Myers area, for some of my readers who might not be familiar with where I live) is a cloud watchers paradise, especially during the warmer and wetter months. The daily cycle of morning thunderstorms over the Gulf
Read DetailsIt is National Sky Awareness Week
It’s always fun to look up at the sky and see the beauty and messages painted above. This includes white puffy or streaky clouds against a deep blue background (Fig. 1) or the fanning thunderstorm tops (known as anvils) spreading away from cauliflower-looking cumulonimbus cloud towers. It could include the
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