Here's a slo-mo video I shot of a penguin swimming at the Greensboro Science Center. Doesn't it look like she's flying? I just think it's really cool. To look at penguins on land, you'd think all they can do is wobble around and huddle. But no, they can soar through the water like an eagle in the air. My takeaway from this? Maybe don't be so quick to judge the abilities of someone (or Continue Reading
What a cow taught me about fear
I had a great bike ride this morning. In fact, I PR'd both on distance and time. Getting stronger! On the road, I came upon a herd of black cows in a pasture. I slowed down to look at them, and they got spooked and RAN away. Now, I don't know anything about livestock, but this seemed odd. Here I am, a little thing compared to all of them, each one alone several times my weight. Also, they were Continue Reading
Eating like a bird
There's something to be said for "eating like a bird." Every day, I put some seed out on my deck and it's fun to watch songbirds of all kinds stop by. But one thing I've noticed about them is they swoop in and get a seed or two, then take off. Then the next one swoops in. They don't sit there devouring the whole pile at once, although they could -- even though they obviously love this treat. Continue Reading