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A Birdhouse and a Dream
In a large clay pot on a friend’s balcony, a sweet little titbird built her nest.We only saw the chicks at first. To locate the mother,...
Tovi BenHerzl
Jun 81 min read


The Sparrow Returned.
The mynas had taken over our yard, and the sparrows — once so common — simply disappeared. But recently, they came back. Hopping,...
Tovi BenHerzl
Jun 81 min read


The Duality of Beauty: Painting the Prickly Pear Cactus - Sabres
When I painted this prickly pear cactus, I couldn't help but think about the duality within this remarkable plant. On one hand, it's so...
Tovi BenHerzl
Jun 81 min read


From Grandchild's Wish to Canvas
"Grandma, make me a painting... a painting of a porcupine." The truth is, we have quite a few porcupines here in our area since I live in...
Tovi BenHerzl
Jun 81 min read


The Tree, the Bees, and the Grandchildren
Every autumn, our backyard tree bursts into a vibrant yellow bloom. Within days, the blossoms fall, creating a golden carpet across the...
Tovi BenHerzl
Jun 61 min read
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