Photo of the Week: Mini Daffodils in Bloom

bright yellow cup-shaped daffodil flowers amidst green spearlike leaves.

With all the rain showers we’ve had in southeast Michigan in the past week, it’s no surprise my spring bulbs have finally started to burst into bloom. My mini daffodils popped through the soil earlier this month. The gorgeous yellow flowers, less than eight inches tall, started blooming a few days ago. They brighten my… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Mini Daffodils in Bloom

Asking Video Producers to Add Captions

Woman videographer behind video camera recording a session.

If you’re a longtime reader of my blog, you know I’m an avid birdwatcher.

My weekends are filled with hikes in the backwoods, along lakeshores and farm fields, gazing at the sky and peering through tree branches for a glimpse of birds.

That’s why I was thrilled to discover the new Birds of North America series on YouTube (no longer available online) launched in spring 2019. Continue reading Asking Video Producers to Add Captions

5 Ways to Use Technology to Make a Difference on Earth Day

Earth as seen from space, with view of Africa, North and South America.

Today marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual worldwide event to raise awareness, educate, and encourage people to take action on environmental issues.

Events and activities will be held in 193 countries around the world to get people talking, sharing, and learning about the environment, climate change, and protecting endangered species.

For this year’s Earth Day, I wanted to focus on my use of technology: websites, resources, and applications I use on my smartphone, tablet, and laptop. Continue reading 5 Ways to Use Technology to Make a Difference on Earth Day