Tag Archives: Sunny

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If you are looking for a wonderful gift that might inspire a youngster to fall in love with Nature, Illustrator Genny Wilson's and my children's books, Sunny Loves Spring on the California Coast and Sunny Loves Summer on the California Coast would fit the bill. Here is where you can see sample pages: http://sunnylovesnature.com/ You can order them directly from the Sunny website or from the Four-eyed Frog Bookstore,  707) 884-1333 or the Frog's website https://www.foureyedfrog.com/ Let them know how you would like the books inscribed, and I will be happy to head to the Frog and do that. The Frog will also mail them to your chosen recipient or to yourself.

Many adults have told me how much THEY enjoyed these two Sunny books. They told me how much they learned and how touching the books are. I guess one is never too old for a wonderful children's book!

Here are two pages from Spring:

And here are two pages from Summer:

These books have been a popular gift for baby showers, along with birthdays and holiday celebrations. The other two seasons will be out later this year.

Fall in love with Sunny...and Nature!

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Due to the virus, every beach access is currently closed. I thought you might enjoy discovering Manchester State Park, which has a fabulous beach, meadows, and much more. Anne Mary Schaefer will show you some of the beauty through the lens of her camera.

Rick and I have been to this special place and found it nearly to ourselves. When this virus threat is over, you might plan at trip to visit Manchester State Park. To learn more about it, here is the link: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437

Anne Mary is a very talented pet photographer, though she photographs special occasions too. She has photographed Rick and me with our first two rescue Golden Retrievers, Sunny and Duffy. Here is Sunny smiling  for Anne Mary, and below with Rick and me.

Thanks to Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photos with you here. To see her many wonderful pet photos, here is her website: https://www.pawpawrazzipetphotography.com/

Temps warmed up some today and a fog bank appeared on the ocean. The storms have left for now. The first Harbor Seal pups were born on Monday, which always makes me happy.

Spring doesn't know...

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Meet Sunny, the rescue Golden Retriever who came all the way from Taiwan to the Mendonoma coast. He is thrilled to learn all about nature. The books are Sunny Loves Spring on the California Coast and Sunny Loves Summer on the California Coast. They are 44 pages each and have coloring pages in the back. Here are a couple of pages from Spring.

And these from Summer.

Sunny has his own Golden Rules!

There are coloring pages in the back. And a page for your own nature sightings.

I would be happy to scan the coloring pages and email them to anyone who could use something fun to do during this difficult time. Email me at mendonomasightings@gmail.com

Also, on Sunny's website there are links to fun and creative nature sites - www.sunnylovesnature.com. You can purchase my books on this website or at various retail outlets on the coast, including the Four-eyed Frog Bookstore in Gualala. https://www.foureyedfrog.com/

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To see these cheery mushrooms poking up after our autumn rains always makes me smile. We have a spot on our property where they appear in great numbers. Here is how Fly Amanitas, Amanita muscaria, look with they first appear.

Then they open up and reveal their true selves.

Here is one with a "baby" underneath.

Our golden retriever, Sunny, does his best not to step on them as he heads down into the forest.

These mushrooms have hallucinogenic qualities. It's possible to parboil the toxins out, I've been told by mushroom expert David Arora. I prefer just to watch them evolve. They make me happy to look at them!

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Anne Mary Schaefer photographed this beautiful sight a few weeks ago.

Isn't it lovely? Anne Mary is a talented pet photographer too. She photographed our rescue golden retriever, Sunny, some months ago. Anne Mary captured a nice smile from our Sunny!

Thanks to Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photos with you here. Her photography website is: http://www.pawpawrazzipetphotography.com/