Blog | Rebecca Fjelland Davis

The life cycle, reminded

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Aug 29, 2022 | appreciating nature's life cycle, Blog, Life cycle, Metamorphosis, Monarch

We all learn about the metamorphosis of caterpillars to butterflies in kindergarten or first grade. It’s nothing new, and no longer profound–that is until you get to experience the whole thing firsthand. A few years ago, Tom and I allowed a milkweed plant...

An Ebike!

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog

A lot has transpired this summer. As I wrote earlier, I was adjusting to a new phase of life without much cycling. After being taught by cardiologists and cardio therapists that I needed to practice restraint and moderation in all my activity, I have morphed into a...

UBUNTU

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog

When I studied South Africa for years, I learned about “Ubuntu.” When I got to know South Africans, I experienced it. One of my students who traveled to South Africa with me got “Ubuntu” tattooed on her arm. I required all my students to read...

Deep Valley Book Festival

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Mar 5, 2022 | Blog

Today is the Deep Valley Book Festival. It’s a free Zoom/Virtual festival. I forgot to post it here, but I’ve been listening since 9 a.m., and have already found it inspiring and helpful. https://www.deepvalleybookfestival.com/cabin-fever-schedule...

The Bear and the Wild Rose (Tom Jackson and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog

The Bear and the Wild Rose The Bear and the Wild Rose My daughter and son-in-law play in this amazing collaboration between the Tom Jackson Band (Canadian, First Nations/Indigenous) and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s a touching, inspiring...

Screenplay first draft–check

by Rebecca Fjelland Davis | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog

Well, the screenplay of Chasing AllieCat is written to completion–as in the first draft. I’ve written what I can write until I get feedback from Steph, the Director/Producer who wants to make this film and has all the movie experience. She’ll go...