The Legend of Paul Bunyan

June 28th is Paul Bunyan Day.  The legend of Paul Bunyan says that Paul was an incredibly large man who could cut down a tree with a single swing from his axe. He and his blue ox, Babe, shaped the landscape in many ways, such as creating the Land of 10,000 Lakes with their footprints […]

Land of the Free and the Brave

Sudha gazed up into the sky, her keen eyes following the far-off black shape as it banked calmly in the persistent breeze. A gust settled it on the ground as it’s flight became labored. After a moment, the breeze picked up, and a strong wind battered Sudha’s face. Taking advantage of the current, the dark […]

Scenes in Nature

June 15th is Nature Photography Day. The North American Nature Photography Associationcelebrates nature photography, along with many others. Use the hashtage #naturephotoday to show your support on social media, and most importantly, take photos of nature, whether it is on your phone or a high end camera. Standish Writes is using this day to show […]