I love getting a chance to visit state botanical gardens. Pictures are from a recent visit to the North Carolina gardens in Chapel Hill.

Hiking is my retirement plan. 2nd largest tree in Georgia, the Gennett Poplar.

I know it was the right decision to leave teaching this year (retire). But I wasn't expecting the wave of emotions that hit when I turned out the lights of my classroom for the last time.

The previous physics teachers at my school hoarded the best lab equipment! I love it! I use this for my balanced forces lab that I got from @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social and if I haven't said it lately, I really appreciate the #iteachphysics group 🎢

I have several quilt tops that I am machine quilting. Not my favorite process. So I have been continuing my relearning hand embroidery. The bee was from a pattern but the dandelions were free style.

Well, my Christmas cactus decided to show out.

Merlin loves a quilt on a cold night. Me too Merlin, me too.

I'm not a fan of cold weather hiking but I have to admit, it is a different kind of beautiful.

I'm not sure what possessed me- I haven't hand embroidered in years, but decided to spruce up an old pair of jeans with a few flowers.

Quilt shows are so inspiring. There are so many creative quilters out there.🧵🪡

Did mobiles in AP Physics for the 1st time in years as part of my crusade to bring fun back to physics because this year I have students with no physics background, 10th-12th, 30+ in each class, so many different levels of math ability. I just don't want them to leave my class hating physics.

Using my afternoon hike to find colors for my next quilt. 🧵🥾

Have recently discovered the joys of fly fishing for rainbow trout. So much fun! 🎣

Looking to upgrade my Harbor Freight greenhouse. Any suggestions? #gardeningfeed 🌱