Author Archives: Tamra
Wednesday’s Nature Pic
Since Cooper and Packrat are sooooo into nature, I’ve decided to begin posting a Nature Pic every Wednesday. Some will be past favorites . . . some will be new. This Wednesday’s picture is of two of our 2012 Eagle … Continue reading
A Long Journey
A good friend of mine called a couple weeks ago. He hadn’t heard about my book sale, and after I told him, he said, “I really admire you!” At first I was speechless. Then I babbled and stuttered some kind … Continue reading
Student Teaches the Teacher
I have an imaginative student who is a reluctant writer. It doesn’t matter how sparkly the writing prompt is, the song and dance hype I give it, or the rewards I dangle in front of her nose, we always end … Continue reading
Trail Camera, Eagles and a Happy Dog
Over the last few weeks, the trail camera captured several 5am fox pictures, while in two different locations. And I was really pleased by that. (the fox really gets around!) But I was hoping to “catch’ something different now. … Continue reading
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Tagged hiking, trail camera, Wildlife
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Turning 50 and a Book Launch in 2013 (not in that order!)
I’ve always been a goal setter. I tend to hold the important goals close in case I fail or turn into a scaredy-pants right when I’m about to try it. One such goal I made two years ago but didn’t … Continue reading
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Christmas Arrived Early!!
The official cover is here! The official cover is here! (Insert me, doing a goofy happy dance here) I’m in awe of Carl DiRocco’s art. This cover is absolutely perfect! As one of my facebook friends said … Continue reading
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Winter Birding
For my birthday, I didn’t ask for jewels or a fancy dinner out. I asked for a trail camera. I just had to see what the Poland Spring Campground wildlife was doing when they thought I wasn’t stalking them with … Continue reading
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November’s Wildlife Pics
Just because everything’s turned gray, and the temps have dropped into the *shiver* 30’s, doesn’t mean I put my new lens high on a shelf until spring. Even if I was so inclined, my faithful pup Cookie would never let … Continue reading
The Eagles Have Been Busy!
No sooner had I gotten home from Whittier Middle School’s 5K race today, I found hubby and Cookie heading out for a walk to the lake. I quickly switched camera lenses and joined them. When we got there, I couldn’t … Continue reading
What’s been happening . . .
In between teaching, some miscellaneous camp work and quick walks to the lake, I finished the copy edits on Cooper and Packrat’s adventure. As I hit send on this final draft, I felt a mix of overwhelming pride and a … Continue reading
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Tagged eagles, Wildlife, writing notes
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