Oklahoma is a hidden gem for the discerning fish enthusiast. With a range of aquatic habitats that span from freshwater to saltwater, Oklahoma’s diverse ecosystems provide a home for a vast array of fish species. One of the most popular and well-known fish species in Oklahoma is the largemouth bass, which can be found in … Continue reading Nature Study: Fish in Oklahoma
Stargazing Delight: Exploring the January Night Sky in Oklahoma
January is an exciting time for stargazers in Oklahoma! As the winter chill sets in, the sky becomes clearer and darker, providing the perfect canvas for exploring the night sky. With the new year comes a fresh opportunity to observe some of the most breathtaking celestial wonders the universe offers. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer … Continue reading Stargazing Delight: Exploring the January Night Sky in Oklahoma
Diversity of Ducks and Geese in Oklahoma
A Guide to Spotting Local Waterfowl Nature study can be as simple as a short walk in the neighborhood or as elaborate as a week in a National Park. Don’t make it complicated. Just go outside. This month, we suggest you spend some time outside every day that is reasonable and observe ducks and geese … Continue reading Diversity of Ducks and Geese in Oklahoma
Simple Beauty Americans: November
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for November, focusing on beautiful words, sounds, and places that are distinctly American and on the late 1800s and early 1900s. Back to Simple Beauty Page
Mary Cassatt
Mary Cassatt was born in Pennsylvania in 1844. She became a well-known Impressionist at a time in which female painters were not widely recognized. She studied in Pennsylvania, in Paris, and in Italy. She was greatly influenced by Edgar Degas, who taught Cassatt how to use pastels. Cassatt produced many works portraying realistic scenes of … Continue reading Mary Cassatt
Simple Beauty Americans: September
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for September, focusing on beautiful words, sounds, and places that are American and focused around 1750. Back to the Simple Beauty Page
Gustav Mahler
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Gustav Mahler. Pieces by Composer: Symphony 1 in D Major “Titan” Symphony … Continue reading Gustav Mahler
Antonín Dvořák
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Antonín Dvořák. Pieces by Composer: Piano Trio No 4 Dumky in E … Continue reading Antonín Dvořák
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Pytor Tchaikovsky. Pieces by Composer: Symphony No 6 in B Minor Piano Concerto No.1 … Continue reading Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Johannes Brahms
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Johannes Brahms. Pieces by Composer: 1. Variations on a theme of Haydn Op 56a https://youtu.be/PeYEcZQvBkU … Continue reading Johannes Brahms