Archive - The Abert Essays

Colorado's Renewable Gold

It's peak leaf-peeping weekend

Sep 27 •

What lands on our doorstep

Of course, my husband and I were out of town.

Sep 25 •

Tassel-eared Squirrels of the Colorado Foothills

Sep 18 •

August 2024

What’s the big deal?

Aug 26 •

There’s more going on than just a dangerous light show.

Aug 11 •

Lovely to look at. And, yes, take a photo. But, best not to touch it, or you might not grow old-OH!

Aug 9 •

Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels

Love 'em, or hate 'em, they are here to stay

Aug 5 •

July 2024

Mr. Fox Squirrel

Jul 3 •

0:11

May 2024

Going on a Snipe Hunt

Winnowing along…

May 31 •

A (day-late) Mother’s Day Meditation

May 13 •

Abert Essays on Substack's Notes

My 'Encounters' posts can be found here.

May 6 •

April 2024

Minnows for breakfast

I stood with my coffee cup, scritching the cat, and then saw the reflection in the pond.

Apr 30 •

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