(Procyon lotor) Also called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) is a mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm, and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg. Notes: Saw him climb this
“If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.” Last week I spent a day in the hospital battling Lyme disease and rethinking where I am in life. It felt for a few hours like I was in serious trouble and it scared me. I already have
Well, it was bound to happen given the amount of time we spend in the woods. I was infected with Lyme disease, likely last Monday, when we arrived back at the Rideau Lakes from Ottawa. I didn't feel the bite or see the tick but it got me pretty good. Last Friday, after a
(Odocoileus virginianus) The graceful white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus is well known to most North Americans. Hunters and non-hunters alike recognize the animal by its habit of flashing its tail. This “flag” of the white-tailed deer is often glimpsed as the high spirited animal dashes away from people. In Ontario, they
Fly Agaric Fungus (Amanita muscaria) A basidiomycete fungus of the genus Amanita. It is a large white-gilled, white-spotted mushroom typically featuring a bright red cap covered with distinctive white warts. It is one of the most recognizable fungi in the world. Its name derives from its traditional use as an insecticide. It can
“You’re afraid of surrender because you don’t want to lose control. But you never had control; all you had was anxiety.”
Elizabeth Gilbert
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