Happiness is a big fish and a witness
Julie Geiss' son has fallen in love with fishing — "hook, line and sinker."
Change in attitude needed for winter
Julie Geiss decided a long time ago, she can't change the weather, but she can change her response to it.
The tomato’s unique rise to popularity
Once referred to as a Wolf's Peach, tomatoes were not always as popular as they are now, generally, or in Julie Geiss' culinary wheelhouse.
Snowy owl sighting makes trip special
Julie Giess ponders how rare it is to see a snowy owl in the wild following a sighting along the bank of the Grand River recently.
Signs of spring surround us in March
The signs of spring are all around and Julie Geiss is soaking them up.
Flowers can be both beautiful and beneficial
Julie Geiss revels in the beauty of and shares some of the health benefits of sunflowers and hibiscus.
The simple surprise of fall’s treasures
Julie Geiss reflects on how a short walk in the fall can reveal so many treasures. Find out what she came across on a recent walk around her property.
Love of hiking and fishing began at Salt Fork
Julie Geiss recalls how much she enjoyed family trips to Salt Fork State Park during her childhood — a springtime tradition that lasted more than a decade.
Seasons change but nature’s beauty is constant
The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss' daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
A visit to Carter Caves State Resort Park
Julie Geiss and family continue their caving adventures in Appalachia.
