Hi Tanis: What a lovely and creative piece of writing. You really spent some time and gave it so much thought. Your family will cherish this. I sincerely enjoyed it and feel I know your running spot a little. Michele
6/5/20. Hello to Liz and All: After I retired as a school social worker over 10 years ago, I decided to volunteer at a nature center. I also took a sketching course at the East Lansing Community Center and got a wonderful teacher, Sharon Griffis Tarr. Sharon invited me to take a weekend nature journaling class. I was hooked. I just finished my first book, but it took over 5 years. I had never drawn before but can attest to what a wonderful experience nature journaling has been. You don't have to be a perfect artist but your artistic skills improve if you are inspired by nature journaling. This class looks like the perfect opportunity to get out and appreciate nature, learn and have tons of fun. I loved the idea of doing a monthly page of little thumbnails of nature around you. For me, nature journaling imprints a lovely moment in my memory much better than a quick photo. I look forward to every second I will spend in this class. MLS