Nature

Lightless Days
Lightless days make nights feel everlasting and time becomes extinct. Time is now told simply by the completion of tasks that are essential for my survival. The only thing keeping me alive is a man-made fire in the wood stove that requires constant tending. Stepping outside to retrieve more wood, the darkness brings a feeling of absence into the world around me. “It has been what seems like a century since I last felt the warm rays of sun kiss my face… a century since I was a witness to everything the light touches”, I spoke to myself as I trekked through a blanket of blinding snow.
By Artisan Studios4 years ago in Earth
A Terrapin's Awakening
On a sunny morning later in the spring, something special was about to happen. The weather did not look as gloomy as it did in the winter. Pine trees stood alongside the Connecticut River. One next to another, like soldiers, they seemed to be protecting it. The sun came out like usual and its rays were reflected in the grass. The mushy plants grasped the sunlight and purple and rose flowers dotted the green landscape. Birds chirped. Ducks quacked. It was time to wake up. Inland, a tiny shape started forming as something started making its way out of the sand
By Daniela Pirela4 years ago in Earth
Winter Wishes
When the world wishes for warmer days when winter strikes, I rest. Reverence in the windowpane, I crave sanctuary by open archways, guiding me into a solstice, of solitude, deep in slumber, it is inept, to adapt. For we too are animals by nature, nurtured by colder days, we depend on heat and play, when we would only reap what we sowed, during autumn nights, if we let ourselves, sleep, instead of taking flight.
By Veronica 4 years ago in Earth
Liddington pattern an exact match for Roswell Rock design
As was evident with the 2002 Crabwood crop feature, other recent formations that have surfaced appear to also have connections to the alleged 1947 flying-saucer crashes near Roswell in New Mexico.
By Steve Harrison4 years ago in Earth
Did extraterrestrials answer Arecibo message to the heavens?
The Crabwood crop formation which appeared near Winchester in Hampshire in August 2002 is perhaps the most mysterious feature that has surfaced in recent times but it is just one of a plethora of complex geometric patterns that magically surface in crop fields around the globe annually… some more perplexing than others.
By Steve Harrison4 years ago in Earth
The Power of Water
Water. H2O. It is the simplest, most used, and life-giving liquid known to man. Think about it... Water is all around us. About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, and the oceans hold about 96.5% of the Earth's water. Astounding statistics! In addition to oceans, other bodies of water include seas, bays, canals, straits, gulfs, inlets, harbors, lakes, rivers, tributaries, sounds, fjords, estuaries, coves, firths, swamps, shoals, springs, basins, channels, reservoirs, moats, lagoons, bogs, wetlands, marshes, bayous, ponds, streams, and creeks.
By Jim Gaven4 years ago in Earth
The Unfixable Birds
Hello hello! Saw-Whet, am I right? I'm Carl! What's your name, Little Lady? Beatrice. Welcome, Beatrice, to the UnFixable Club. I don't mean to be rude, but you're looking a bit rough. I've seen worse, though! What happened?
By Mawde Olssen4 years ago in Earth
Natures Beautiful Gifts
It is my belief that sometimes beautiful nature sends us messages. Sometimes these messages or messengers may appear in our lives for a brief visit, yet share a lifetime of wisdom. And so that is how this true experience goes with my family's' visit from a beautiful Barn Owl, also called ghost owl by some.
By Virginia McGuire4 years ago in Earth
Al Fresco at the Cypress Cafe
Tap. Tap. Tap. IS THIS THING ON? Oh. Sorry. Welcome to the soft opening of the Cypress Café, a place for foodies of all species. We specialize in treats for squirrels; but, of course, we welcome all walking, climbing, and flying animals. It’s great to see you all here today to help us celebrate.
By Barbara Andres4 years ago in Earth
Loner around millions except you
Being a loner in a world of more than plenty is like playing to find the needle in a hay stack, instead I hope nobody ever finds me in there except for you. You want to know who I’m talking about but I’ll get there. Having an existence in this world without the existing part in anyone’s life is a sweet n sour sauce moment. It’s an ache in my head and soul when the loud silence that sounds like a patient has passed, forced to start a new path on this cruel warm earth, Round or not the same sound sets in my head like a repeat because thats how out of body I am here. The sweet part is everyone wants to be you’re friend ! Oh wait .. you don’t know anything about me or care to learn. You like how my face looks??? Goodbye. Appreciate what humans are able to express from the inside not just the outside, I could have ugliest of the ugly persona and show you my pretty face and you’ll be okay… for now.:)) Being a loner turns you into an observer and everyone around you is just playing the same game. I don’t want to be apart of everyone’s simulations. Let’s have our own thoughts here.
By Pamela Hernandez4 years ago in Earth
Top 5 most outstanding waterfalls in Vietnam
Well-known as a country with mighty nature, Vietnam has no shortage of natural waterfalls. The following are some of the most outstanding waterfalls in Vietnam that you should pay a visit:
By Vietnam Trips4 years ago in Earth
Wastewater Treatment: The 8 Stages of the Wastewater Treatment Process
Treating wastewater is a process that must be done carefully to ensure the environment remains healthy. Wastewater, which is water that has been used in homes and businesses, contains many different types of pollution or contaminants that can harm local ecosystems if they are not removed before the water enters rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans.
By Jen Hensey4 years ago in Earth