Monthly Archives: August 2010

         …how true is that saying!!  This past weekend I was fortunate enough to partake in some of the swell that we received.  I realised while out in the water that it had been over a year since I’d caught some fun waves.  The joys of motherhood do require some serious sacrifice… The smile that was permeating from my face could have …

August is Butterfly Month so to celebrate I will showcase a couple different species. Today’s spotlight is on Swallowtails. To the left is a late stage caterpillar Parsleyworm feeding on Bronze fennel. Soon it will find a place to pupate. The pupa was formed in the chrysalis of the Parsleyworm on the right  on the underside of …

For my second interview I’ve decided to chat with Mike Cianciulli, also known as Chinch.  You may not actually pass him in town very often  these days but you can read about the amazing places he visits as the Managing Editor at Surfline.  Incidentally, Mike was also instrumental in my beginning stages of blog writing…I had been hearing …

While everyone is running for cover to avoid the heat, there is one native that only likes it sunny. The Galliardia pulchela aka Blanket Flower inhabits roadsides, dunes, and yards alike. Once established they prefer dry conditions, and that is what we are having this summer. Companion plants include: Coontie, Sea Oats & Beach Morning Glory

Growing up here at the beach I often reminisce about the folks I used to see on a regular basis.  One memory that keeps coming up is of a  man named Magoogle.  This gentleman unfortunately was not enjoying the backside of his life as he was battling a disease of severe  alcoholism.   Most of the times …