Cindy Crosby
@phrelanzer.bsky.social
Writer, speaker, prairie hiker, coffee drinker, dragonfly chaser. Gardens. Reads. Bakes. Occasional cat photo. Follow my prairie adventures at Tuesdays in the Tallgrass @Wordpress. Website: www.cindycrosby.com No DMs please.
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! An amazing look at 400 million years of insect natural history in nonfiction comic form. Pair this fun but sometimes dark read with a coffee topped with Valentine goodies, and spread some love around this week. #insects #odonata #comics #books #nature @wwnorton.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 AM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Hike in the Heartland" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/a... #nativeplants #gardening #nature #writing #naturephotography
A Hike in the Heartland
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”—Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio ***** My garden lies dormant under the thawing snow. But I can imagine the possibilities. Each day…
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February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Hike in the Heartland" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/a... #nativeplants #gardening #nature #writing #naturephotography
Lovely hike at Lyman Woods today in Downers Grove, IL. Heat wave—24 degrees. #lymanwoods #hiking #nature #midwest @dupagecounty.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Lovely hike at Lyman Woods today in Downers Grove, IL. Heat wave—24 degrees. #lymanwoods #hiking #nature #midwest @dupagecounty.bsky.social
A little late but Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just started this fascinating memoir of 40 years spent working w/wolves. Pair it w/coffee topped w/ lots of the delicious seasonal good stuff and take care of yourselves this week! #books #wolves #nature #wildlife #coffee @greystonebooks.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/t... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #naturephotography #naturewriting #Midwest
Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and the realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” — Rachel Carson ***** Seven …
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February 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/t... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #naturephotography #naturewriting #Midwest
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just began this beautifully-illustrated romp through the diversity of the insect world. Fun! Pair it w/a hot chocolate, smothered in good stuff, and go call your congressional reps. (Pretty moth mug gifted by @karensnatureart.bsky.social ) #books #nature #insects
January 29, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just began this beautifully-illustrated romp through the diversity of the insect world. Fun! Pair it w/a hot chocolate, smothered in good stuff, and go call your congressional reps. (Pretty moth mug gifted by @karensnatureart.bsky.social ) #books #nature #insects
@naturekin.bsky.social Thank you for the repost! ❤️
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
@naturekin.bsky.social Thank you for the repost! ❤️
Reposted by Cindy Crosby
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2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder
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2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder
#wildlife #nature #photo #photography
2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Prairie Hike: Time for Change" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/a... #nativeplants #change #hiking
A Prairie Hike: Time for Change
“…Where does it hurt? …Everywhere. Everywhere. Everywhere.”—Warsan Shire ***** The world is a cold, cold place this week. East Branch of the DuPage River, Lisle, IL. &…
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January 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Prairie Hike: Time for Change" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/a... #nativeplants #change #hiking
Candles in the windows for Minnesota. #democracy #speakout #justiceforall #minnesota #callyourrepresentativenow
January 25, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Candles in the windows for Minnesota. #democracy #speakout #justiceforall #minnesota #callyourrepresentativenow
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! 20 simple ways to make a big difference in your yard! Great inspiration! Pair it w/a hot chocolate (don’t forget the whipped cream & sprinkles) & stay warm out there. #environment #nature #pollinators #nativeplants @timberpress.bsky.social @prairieup.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! 20 simple ways to make a big difference in your yard! Great inspiration! Pair it w/a hot chocolate (don’t forget the whipped cream & sprinkles) & stay warm out there. #environment #nature #pollinators #nativeplants @timberpress.bsky.social @prairieup.bsky.social
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/a... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #photography #writing #Midwest #January #hiking
A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller
“The prairie teaches us that our strength is in our neighbors.” —Paul Gruchow ***** Jeff and I were driving home from hiking in the northwestern part of the state last week when w…
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January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/a... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #photography #writing #Midwest #January #hiking
Cold (brief!) hike at Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Schamburg, IL. #nature #midwest #polarvortex #winter
January 18, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Cold (brief!) hike at Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Schamburg, IL. #nature #midwest #polarvortex #winter
January 18, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first batch of seed catalogs rolled in; a perfect antidote to a blustery, unexpected snow day in the Chicago region. Pair it w/a hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff & enjoy dreaming of spring. #gardening #nature #hotchocolate @burpeeseeds.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first batch of seed catalogs rolled in; a perfect antidote to a blustery, unexpected snow day in the Chicago region. Pair it w/a hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff & enjoy dreaming of spring. #gardening #nature #hotchocolate @burpeeseeds.bsky.social
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Adventures" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/j... #prairie #nativeplants #naturewriting
January Prairie Adventures
“…For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”—Wendell Berry ***** Let’s get in the car and drive and drive and drive. Turn the music up. Turn the news o…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Adventures" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/j... #prairie #nativeplants #naturewriting
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely book, paired with a skim peppermint cappuccino: the perfect way to escape for an hour from the news. Cheers! #gardening #books #nativeplants #coffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #naturegirl
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely book, paired with a skim peppermint cappuccino: the perfect way to escape for an hour from the news. Cheers! #gardening #books #nativeplants #coffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #naturegirl
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Reflections" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/j... #nature #writing #illinois #naturephotography #nativeplants #hiking #birding
January Prairie Reflections
“Every living thing and the habitats they need to thrive are woven together in a grand tapestry of life on Earth.”—Danae Wolfe ***** A new year always seems so fresh and shiny. An…
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January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Reflections" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/j... #nature #writing #illinois #naturephotography #nativeplants #hiking #birding
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography
A Very Prairie New Year
“This is not the end of the story… .” —James Crews ****** To wrap up 2025, Chicago region folks received a blast of almost every possible weather the year had to offer. From…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography
A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays
December 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/m... #books #gardening #nativeplants #prairies #nature
May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero ***** Our wonderful local indie bookstore (named appropriately, “The Bookstore…
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December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/m... #books #gardening #nativeplants #prairies #nature
December 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday!! A lovely exploration of favorite garden plants, w/full-color illustrations. Enjoy it w/hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff (how about some chocolate-covered espresso beans?) & have a great week. #coffee #books #gardening @timberpress.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday!! A lovely exploration of favorite garden plants, w/full-color illustrations. Enjoy it w/hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff (how about some chocolate-covered espresso beans?) & have a great week. #coffee #books #gardening @timberpress.bsky.social
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a... #nativeplants #nature #writing #prairie
A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze
“…This one life is a gift each of us was handed and told to open… .”—James Crews ***** An arctic blast settles over the Chicago Region and its prairies. Schulenberg Pr…
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December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a... #nativeplants #nature #writing #prairie
December 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM