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Remembrance of Jack Cody
While many of you may know all of nature is my inspiration I wanted to share with you a special artist and art influence for me. Many of the images of moths I have created over the past 10 years are dedicated to Dr. John (Jack) Cody, a friend, colleague and fellow...![Pursuance of Owls](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Midnight-Barn-Owl-v2-website-1080x675.jpg)
Pursuance of Owls
When I was about 9 years old I was out in my wooded backyard doing what 9 year olds do—just wandering around on a “Midwest close-to-Halloween” fall day. It was late afternoon and a glint of moving white caught my eye. I was awe-struck by this ghostly blur that I had...![Eyes on Nature](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Eyes-on-Nature-website-new-1080x675.jpg)
Eyes on Nature
Although we often think of biodiversity on a worldwide scale, we can appreciate biodiversity intimately in our own backyard gardens, on hikes, and in our travels.
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The Emergence of Brood X
Wander with wonder in nature with friends and family whenever possible. It is good for the soul.