We often hear about records being broken by human athletes, whether in team or individual competition. There are also records and extremes in the world of non-human animals. The fastest animal in the world, for example, is the peregrine falcon, a crow-sized bird of prey with a diving speed of more than 200 miles per … Continue reading Record Breaking Animals
UUCF will meet this Sunday, January 26 at 9:00 AM in the Forrest Church Rm. We will watch and discuss two relatively short videos. The first is “The Iconoclastic Controversy in the Middle Ages: “In the eighth and ninth centuries AD, a controversy arose, especially within the Eastern Orthodox Church, regarding the use of icons … Continue reading
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Do you ever think about squirrels, beyond the consideration of how to keep them away from your bird feeder? You might be surprised to learn that there is a National Squirrel Appreciation Day, celebrated on January 21. Back in 2001, wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove of North Carolina created and promoted the observance to recognize squirrels, … Continue reading National Squirrel Appreciation Day
Many animals feature prominently in various stories connected to winter holidays. In the pagan tradition, the story of the Deer Mother is associated with the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21 this year. The Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Because the days begin … Continue reading Winter Solstice and the Story of the Deer Mother
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October 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Among saints honored in the Christian tradition, Francis is the one most closely associated with animals. The man who would eventually become St. Francis was born Giovanni di Pietro de Bernardone in Assisi, Umbria, Italy in 1181. His father was a silk merchant. Legend … Continue reading Oct 4 – Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi
