WELCOME!
I'm pleased
to announce my
latest booK
THE BIRD THAT INSPIRED
“PADDLE PERCH CLIMB”
While watching the usual assortment of perching birds munching on seeds and berries in our outdoor feeder, a
Red-bellied Woodpecker unexpectedly flew down from
a tree, eager to join in on the feast.
Woodpecker feet are designed to climb vertical surfaces, so I was curious to see if it could manage the horizontal landing
bar. It flew up, down, and all around the feeder, trying to alight on one side, then another. Despite its determination
it was unable to grasp the bar securely, slipping and sliding
off the bar, once even twirling upside down in its attempts to partake in the goodies the feeder offered. I soon found myself
cheering it on, whispering under my breath, “You can do it!”
But, after exhausting all of its options, the woodpecker finally flew back into the trees where, grasped securely on a tree trunk, it pecked into the bark, pulled out a grub, and gobbled
it up.
PS—My husband and I have since installed a vertical bird feeder. The woodpecker now visits us on a regular basis to enjoy a treat.
ABOUT ME
Growing up in a rural area as a child provided endless opportunities to explore the outdoors—chasing frogs by
a creek, climbing trees to look at bird nests, or turning over rocks for the ugliest bug I could find to annoy my younger brother with.
Little did I know then that these childhood explorations were preparing me for a deeper understanding and lifelong curiosity about the natural world.
Through my books, I hope to engage children’s natural curiosity and fascination about the world around us, and inspire children to become avid nature lovers and explorers.
I received my Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree
at Parson's School of Design and The New School in NYC.
stay tuneD!
Meet the "GOOD GUYS" in a garden!
I'm currently working on a book about beneficial creatures that make their homes in and around gardens.
From a praying mantis grasping its prey with lightning
speed, to a frog snagging a meal with its long sticky tongue, these "friends" of the garden help maintain healthy plants by eating plant-eating pests, playing an important niche role in organically cultivating a balanced garden ecosystem.
For all garden lovers!