Tag Archives: red tailed hawks

City vs. Country

Yesterday a new reader of this blog (thank you Alicia) asked me if I’ve ever written about the differences between a childhood in the country and one in the city.  Which I don’t think I have, specifically. So here goes: … Continue reading

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For the love of Riverside Park

Dr. William Bird, the health adviser to Natural England (a British organization dedicated to conserving and enhancing the natural environment), said in a recent Daily Mail article that children are healthier and better adjusted if they spend time in the … Continue reading

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Mother knows best

If you are not from New York, you might not know that we are somewhat obsessed with red tailed hawks.   Our red tailed hawks, that is.   This obsession began some years ago when two birds, Pale Male and Lola, famously … Continue reading

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