![]() And while she wrote this coming out of a divorce, she examines her connection as a strong and independent woman to the natural world rather than taking on an "Oh, God, what do I do now?" stance, which I also appreciated. This is an easy-going read with easy-going language and chapters of easy-going length. cottonmouths, carpentry, chicken telepathy, serviceberry, water politics, just to name a few. She loves and is acutely aware of her surroundings-bees, fixing trucks, dogs-domestic and wild, termites, Good Old Boys and Simple Lifers, copperheads vs. I say anyone who has lived in Missouri should read this book in order to either acquaint themselves with the natural habitat or to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the state. Maybe I appreciate it more because she reflects on life in the Ozarks and observes the flora and fauna I'm familiar with, but her calm and intriguing style is accessible to all. ![]() Once we professed our mutual love for Barbara Kingsolver, she recommended Sue Hubbell to me. ![]() When I ran into my 8th grade biology teacher about a month and a half ago (my favorite science teacher of all time, hands down), we naturally had a discussion combining the subjects that we teach: science and literature. ![]()
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