Who is Amanda Renee?

Nature photography, bird watching, and meandering walks have long been some of my favorite occupations in life. But a couple of years ago, after I resigned from my career as a high school Language Arts teacher to focus more on my family and our health, I was reminded of just how necessary it is for me to make time to wander and breathe in the fresh air.

Nothing restores or energizes me quite like being outdoors. Removed from so many trivial distractions that vie for our attention today, I can finally slow down. In fact, I am forced to do so: How else will I spot the owl who sits so silently, surveying his domain and observing me with a careful eye?

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