Margaret Renkl

Articles from the author

Why I dislike the leaf blowers

Leaves that fall across every inch of this suburbia are so much prettier

Leaves in various shades of green, purple, orange and yellow in autumn

Off the Cuff: We need trees, and trees need us

It is time to protect what’s left of forests including pocket parks and urban trees

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A summer without butterflies

The ecosystem in my own yard is showing signs of both trouble and hope

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A happiness of bluebirds

How I am learning to hope in a new way

Bluebirds are territorial and prefer open grassland with scattered trees

Why books make the best gifts

They are easy to wrap and there’s truly something for everyone

Many book stores are open to foot traffic from readers

Empty seats at the Thanksgiving table

Maybe they will remember the joy of being together for a little while

The scaled-back Thanksgiving menu at our house included almost all the favourites

US election 2020: When fiction feels real

US election 2020 feels like 'The West Wing' coming to life. It is surreal

Set in the White House of fictional President Jed Bartlet, “The West Wing” is an hourlong serial drama that aired on NBC from 1999 to 2006. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Watching someone getting married on your phone

Nothing says peak 2020 like donating antibodies but there is joy, hope and relief

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Casting my vote for mother nature

I was writing a love letter to autumn and its perfect miracle of timing

It is the season of autumn in many places around the world

Off the cuff: What it means to face genuine hardship

My grandmother and great-grandmother give me strength

Her laugh was so infectious that friends and strangers alike would laugh out loud in response

What is your theme bird for the year?

It sets the tone for your encounters with the world, one that guides your imagination

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The solace of birds in winter

Nature offers its own consolations in the darkest days of the year

Chilly weather conditions swept over most part of the UAE with a noticeable dip in mercury compared to previous weeks.

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