RAIN, the blue heeler

01/14/2026

Giants breathe clouds. 🌫️🐎

01/14/2026

Professional artists depend on the tools of their trade to bring their creative ideas into reality. Art supplies can be expensive, delicate and even rare, so proper care, management and storage are essential to their longevity and an artist’s productivity. We’ll walk you through everything you n...

01/14/2026

I've been away from my page for awhilea, but I'm back.
Older and wiser. There are no more chickens but I still like to hunt and play and sleep.

08/25/2025

"Hi, I'm a crane fly, often mistaken for a giant mosquito. Sadly, many people don’t know the truth about me, and because of ignorance, my life was taken even though I pose no harm. I don’t bite, I don’t drink blood, and I don’t spread disease. In fact, I bring you more benefits than you think.

As a larva, I spend my time underground breaking down leaves and enriching the soil. This small but important role helps recycle nutrients and keep plants healthy. Without me and others like me, the balance of nature would be weaker.

When I become an adult, my life is very short, just days or weeks. Some of us don’t even eat, while others sip nectar or water. Sometimes, we even help with pollination, carrying pollen on our fragile bodies. It may not be much, but it matters.

Despite my clumsy flight, I’m part of the food chain too. Birds, bats, spiders, and fish depend on me for survival. So next time you see me, I hope you’ll remember, I am not your enemy. I am just a quiet helper of nature with a small but meaningful purpose."

08/28/2022

Hi everyone. Time passes by too quickly. I am now 4 years old and training on my people is going very well.

08/02/2021

We have all been busy, especially since the virus hit, but all is well.

11/07/2020

01/19/2020

This explains how elderberries work.

New study explains how elderberries stop the flu virus dead in its tracks Scientists have identified a chemical compound in elderberries that immediately immobilizes the flu virus. Previous studies have already shown elderberry extract can ease flu symptoms and cut the duration of the illness in hal...