Monthly Archives: May 2013

In Plain Sight, 1 (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila Here’s the latest buzz on tracking devices: The Pentagon is developing so-called “micro drones,” miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that “‘hide in plain sight,’ mimicking the behavior and size of bugs and birds” [1]. These high-tech critterbots range … Continue reading

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Weeds 3: Thriving on the Vine (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila I saved my last weekend yard clean-up project for today: tidying up the tangle of clematis on the trellis out back. I thought if I just cleared out the dead elements of the rambling Ranunculaceae that had wound … Continue reading

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Weeds 2: Location, Location, Location (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila Humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote, “The grass is always greener over the septic tank.” I’d say that goes for weeds, too. Maybe double for weeds. But plants of any sort–the good, the bad, the ugly–surface anywhere a bit … Continue reading

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