Ode to Cedar Waxwings

Ode to Cedar Waxwings by Carie Juettner Who, oh who is pooping blueupon my flagstone walk?Oh, I see, it’s all of you—a cedar waxwing flock. Descending on my yard in droves,your high-pitched song is merry,for you have found a treasure troveof ripe ligustrum berries. Your feathers fade from brown to graywith a tail that’s tippedContinue reading “Ode to Cedar Waxwings”

My Wild Wild Ways

I’ve been feeling wild lately. My days have been filled gathering acorns and picking up rocks, rescuing wildlife and tending my garden, while my nights have passed gazing into campfires in the backyard or creating crafts well past midnight in a messy corner of my house. I walk outside at all hours– feeling the air,Continue reading “My Wild Wild Ways”

Thank you for your support!

Last month, I hosted a “Halloween in July” fundraiser to support the North Texas Wildlife Center, who is desperately trying to raise money to move to a new facility. I promised that all profits from Spooky America books bought through my online store from July 1-31 would go to NTXWC and everyone who purchased aContinue reading “Thank you for your support!”