The spread of COVID-19 is having an unimaginable impact on our lives. In an effort to stave off the spread of this dreaded disease we are being asked to make major changes—changes that are challenging for adults and children alike.

Winter is our harshest season of the year. Yet seasonal shows, songs such as Winter Wonderland and even Christmas cards portray a far different image. Snow-covered landscapes are beautiful and offer great places for us to enjoy traditional winter activities such sliding down snowy hillsides and building snowmen.

I strongly believe that if a survey were conducted to determine which bird is the favorite of most Georgians, when all the votes were tabulated the winner would be the ruby-throated hummingbird.

The eastern bluebird is one of our most beloved birds. One reason for its popularity is that its beauty can be enjoyed without having to gaze at the bird through a pair of binoculars.

When humans discovered pecans are great to eat has been lost in the mists of history.

In the not too distant past, humans were considered the only animals that used tools. However, biologists throughout the world have discovered that an amazing array of animals including mammals, insects, fish, birds and even cephalopods (e.g., octopus) all make use of tools.