By Ellen Federico ITWPA Member Every September millions of migrating Monarch Butterflies fly the sky road clocking over a hundred miles a day to a winter destination in Central Mexico where they will end their remarkable nine-month life cycle. Where do they go exactly? Why do they do it? For centuries fourth generation Monarch Butterflies that weigh less than a penny fly … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterflies Peacefully Invade Mexico
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Austin is Going Batty
By Fred Mays ITWPA Member First, there are a few, then hundreds, quickly followed by thousands. Soon the sky is dotted with over a million bats off on their nightly forage for food. They are cheered on by hundreds of spectators who crowd the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin. Hundreds more line the banks of Lady Bird Lake, and even more watch from tour boats in the … [Read more...] about Austin is Going Batty
Reveling in Nostalgia for Ink and Paper at NYC’s Strand Book Store
By Kara J. H. Kizis As someone who’s always been passionate about reading, I must admit there’s much I love about the digital media revolution: the plethora of fascinating blogs, e-books, and curated websites, the search engines that make information so easy to find, and the handheld devices that allow me to carry a whole library in my purse. But sometimes there’s nothing … [Read more...] about Reveling in Nostalgia for Ink and Paper at NYC’s Strand Book Store
A Hidden Gem in Northwest Florida
By Patricia Adderley As I woke up this morning to the sound of chirping birds, I looked outside my tent at the towering pine trees, it looked like paradise. No traffic sounds or sirens, just the sound of nature outside. I couldn’t wait to explore this hidden paradise. First on the agenda is a tasty breakfast of my husband’s fried potatoes and eggs. The smell of food … [Read more...] about A Hidden Gem in Northwest Florida
Madeira—Too Good to be True?
24By Sheila Breen We were skeptical, $799 per person for a week in Madeira plus 3-days in Sao Miguel, including airfare and 4-star accommodations? Was this deal too good to be true? And where is Madeira anyway? We quickly located Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean about 300-miles east of Morocco. Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the north Atlantic, southwest of … [Read more...] about Madeira—Too Good to be True?