Once upon an ancient time,“Here” was a shallow sea –Shells sifting down,Through silt and time,Shifting into shale,Tracing impressionsIn the stone,WhisperingWe were

I kept hearing odd little noises coming from around the pond… and SURPRISE! Cuteness overload! Foxface (I’m not very creative with names) had a bunch of adorable floofballs hidden in the den uphill from the pond! Here’s a video:

It’s easy to forget to wonder about what’s right under our feet. With so many plants to discover and learn about, fungi, and wildlife captivating my attention, it took me at least a year to start wondering about the local geology. My curiosity started when I found some seashell fossils on the property, and went…