Tag Archives: Natural history

Gift #1154: Orchid Fever

Posted on March 6, 2019 by ordinarymiracletoday

My mood can best be summed up with the following quote:  “Now is the winter of our discontent.’  About the second week in February I start to lose it – I’ve had enough of winter and I can feel my … Continue reading →

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Gift #1087: Audubon’s Birds

Posted on May 2, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve been spending the evening trying to finish up a shawl.  I’m so close that it’s tantalizing and I thought with some dedicated work I could be binding off by tomorrow.  And that would mean I’ve finished two shawls and … Continue reading →

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Gift #1086: Earth Day with Audubon

Posted on April 23, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

We are blessed beyond measure with a wonderful art museum nearby and I’ve spent many, many happy weekends enjoying the special exhibits, the permanent collections, and the gardens.  Much to my delight, a gallery featuring the work of Audubon recently … Continue reading →

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Gift #1063: Indiana in 200 Objects – Natural History

Posted on January 29, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Last year Indiana celebrated its bicentennial and the state museum put together a special exhibit called “Indiana in 200 objects”  This was the last weekend of the exhibit, so I headed off today to spend the day at the museum.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #729: A tale of two birders

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

In 1794, a remarkable man journeyed from Paisley Scotland to America.  He settled in Kingsessing, Pennsylvania and became friends with reknown naturalist, William Bartram.  With Bartram’s encouragement this intrepid Scotsman set out to publish an illustrated collection of all the … Continue reading →

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Gift #679: Cincinnati Museum part 2

Posted on August 17, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today we’ll take a brief tour of the Natural History portion of the Cincinnati Museum complex.  This section of the museum does a nice job of appealing to children with lots hands-on and experiential displays, as well as being thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Gift #350: Explore Colorado

Posted on June 1, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was a most glorious, wonderful day.  For today I woke up, went to the airport, and found myself setting foot on Denver soil at 9am.  Oh happy, happy day to be back home in my beloved city.  My mom … Continue reading →

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Gift #91: A Naturalist’s Collection

Posted on August 9, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I wanted to share with you the amazing collection of natural treasures we found at Spring Grove over the weekend. I love browsing the leaf litter for treasure, and this was certainly a haul.  The lichen-covered bark came from the ground … Continue reading →

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Gift #45: Museum sketches (Denver Museum #3)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I wanted to share with you some of the beautiful sketches throughout the Denver Museum of Natural History.  Most of these sketches are found on the signage identifying the specimens in the wildlife dioramas.  These little sketches are charming and … Continue reading →

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Gift #32: Denver Museum of Nature and Science (part 1, stay tuned for further posts)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

  Today my mom and I spent the entire day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  The ENTIRE day: 9-5.  Yep, we’re some of the few people who can be there from open to close.  As in, the … Continue reading →

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