Michael Smith
@msmithtx.bsky.social
Naturalist and author, wanderer in the woods and prairies, and retired psychological associate. Most recent book: Mindfulness in Texas Nature. See https://livesinnature.com
A lucky day! open.substack.com/pub/rainlili...
Finding a Rat Snake at the Preserve
July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
A lucky day! open.substack.com/pub/rainlili...
It was a privilege to write this for the Mind-Body Ecology Institute:
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Notes on Relationships with Nature
MBEI ally Michael A. Smith shares some reflections and photos from his wonderful mindfulness in nature journeys across Texas. Thank you, Michael!
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June 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
It was a privilege to write this for the Mind-Body Ecology Institute:
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The world now has its first trillionaire, but 39% of families in Florida are using "Buy Now, Pay Later" apps to buy groceries. This is Donald Trump’s America. A playground for the mega rich built entirely on the credit card debt of hungry children. What are we even doing?
June 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The world now has its first trillionaire, but 39% of families in Florida are using "Buy Now, Pay Later" apps to buy groceries. This is Donald Trump’s America. A playground for the mega rich built entirely on the credit card debt of hungry children. What are we even doing?
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this is such a great encapsulation of what the various factions of the reactionary right want. i might add that they envision themselves as slave masters and the rest of us, in one way or another, as their slaves. betterdonkey.substack.com/p/the-vra-wa...
May 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
this is such a great encapsulation of what the various factions of the reactionary right want. i might add that they envision themselves as slave masters and the rest of us, in one way or another, as their slaves. betterdonkey.substack.com/p/the-vra-wa...
Why are nature kids important? What could we do to encourage more of them? How does nature benefit kids? I will address all these in a series of articles, and this is #1.
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Kids need nature to cope with modern life — now more than ever | Green Source Texas
This is the first article in a three-part series about the benefits of nature education.
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March 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Why are nature kids important? What could we do to encourage more of them? How does nature benefit kids? I will address all these in a series of articles, and this is #1.
www.greensourcetexas.org/articles/kid...
www.greensourcetexas.org/articles/kid...
The Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve offers guided walks in which we discover together and share what we know - like this one
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March 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve offers guided walks in which we discover together and share what we know - like this one
www.friendsofscnp.org/2026/03/01/g...
www.friendsofscnp.org/2026/03/01/g...
I occasionally lead walks at the preserve, always small and informal. If you're nearby sign up (free) to join us.
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February 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I occasionally lead walks at the preserve, always small and informal. If you're nearby sign up (free) to join us.
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America, throw the entire administration in prison.
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
America, throw the entire administration in prison.
How do we not lose ourselves in the crises?
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Holding On to Ourselves
Re-Centering in the Midst of Crisis
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January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
How do we not lose ourselves in the crises?
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Just turned off the Republicans' show trial of Jack Smith. Complete dishonesty and propaganda on the Republicans' part. Damn them all.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Just turned off the Republicans' show trial of Jack Smith. Complete dishonesty and propaganda on the Republicans' part. Damn them all.
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{FORTWORTH} Free America Walkout
One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and ter...
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January 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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A Red Lake Ojibwe descendant was snatched by ICE in Minneapolis, and a Plains Cree woman was questioned.
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
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This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
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‘I felt like I was kidnapped’: Ojibwe man recounts ICE detainment - ICT
At least five Native American men have been detained by ICE around Minneapolis following significant immigration raids
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January 10, 2026 at 3:19 AM
A Red Lake Ojibwe descendant was snatched by ICE in Minneapolis, and a Plains Cree woman was questioned.
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
ictnews.org/news/i-felt-...
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
ictnews.org/news/i-felt-...
The govt. of the US is now an internal enemy. Some in Congress are making some helpful noise, but overall they're part of the MAGA/corporate machine. The courts are a mixed bag, but SCOTUS is also part of the fascist regime. As CSNY noted, "We're finally on our own." youtu.be/MN_9VqfVQ9c?...
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
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January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The govt. of the US is now an internal enemy. Some in Congress are making some helpful noise, but overall they're part of the MAGA/corporate machine. The courts are a mixed bag, but SCOTUS is also part of the fascist regime. As CSNY noted, "We're finally on our own." youtu.be/MN_9VqfVQ9c?...
A New Year's Day walk with blooms and butterflies, winter skies and dry leaves rattling in the wind. livesinnature.com/2026/01/01/f...
For the Luck of the New Year
We had black-eyed peas and cornbread at my house today, like many people do on New Year’s Day. It’s supposed to bring luck, and we can use all the luck we can get in the coming year, so…
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January 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
A New Year's Day walk with blooms and butterflies, winter skies and dry leaves rattling in the wind. livesinnature.com/2026/01/01/f...
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Don’t forget about the #FindThatLizard Scholarship!! Please share
#science #scholarship #funding #herps #HERpers #lizards #snakes #frogs #salamanders #game #challenge #education
#science #scholarship #funding #herps #HERpers #lizards #snakes #frogs #salamanders #game #challenge #education
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Don’t forget about the #FindThatLizard Scholarship!! Please share
#science #scholarship #funding #herps #HERpers #lizards #snakes #frogs #salamanders #game #challenge #education
#science #scholarship #funding #herps #HERpers #lizards #snakes #frogs #salamanders #game #challenge #education
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It was a day for tree leaves changing, a mischievous grasshopper, more mushrooms, and bees active at the bee tree.
It was a day for tree leaves changing, a mischievous grasshopper, more mushrooms, and bees active at the bee tree.
Rumors of Winter
After the warm days of October and November, now we are seeing a bit of cold with a first freeze (barely, in some places) yesterday morning. And it is December now; in the “meteorologicalR…
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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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It was a day for tree leaves changing, a mischievous grasshopper, more mushrooms, and bees active at the bee tree.
It was a day for tree leaves changing, a mischievous grasshopper, more mushrooms, and bees active at the bee tree.
Coming up on an important five-year anniversary. I continue to be grateful to still be here, and hope I use my time well.
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Grateful for an Autumn Walk
Today’s walk at Southwest Nature Preserve was especially rewarding for me. A week ago last Sunday, I got prompt, excellent medical care for a heart attack and I seem to be recovering well. As a res…
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October 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Coming up on an important five-year anniversary. I continue to be grateful to still be here, and hope I use my time well.
livesinnature.com/2020/10/29/g...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM