Water

An alberca is a water deposit and as I write this water is gushing into it as it refills after a day of irrigating the farm terraces. From the kitchen window it sounds like a waterfall, the sounds of frogs and crickets a symphony with the rushing waters. Watering comes…

Sometimes you see them instead of whales — Going whale watching may be a chance to see dolphins Whale watching is a popular recreational activity during certain seasons of the year. While watching the huge mammals is the goal of a whale-watching trip in the ocean, the whales may not cooperate on any given day. …

The resources everybody needs — While for you and me it might seem easy to access clean drinkable water. For many people around the world, it’s not. You might think that it’s only Africa but soon enough, Europe and North America will find themselves with a shortage of water, and it’s already happening. Where I…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Fibonacci, where art and nature meet Water is endlessly fascinating to me. It follows its own rules of tension and flow. Clinging, eroding, sliding, dissolving, creating, destroying as it obeys its own special sets of mandates. It is a symbol of life but it could also be a symbol of death. …

Yes, we need it for water — Snow is on the mountaintops again Spring has arrived according to the calendar. The weather on most days is mild and fairly warm. Yet there are still some snowstorms which come in May. They mostly drop snow in the mountains. That is good for winter sports and to bring much-needed…

A high percentage of the population does not hydrate properly. Symptoms of dehydration can go unnoticed. How much water does your body need? Life is based on a simple, odorless, and tasteless substance called water. After breathing, the body’s most pressing need is to drink. Water is the most abundant component in living systems and we are no exception. An infant is made up of 70–80% water and an adult man, 59% (50%…

Water also has many health benefits, including helping with weight loss We use water every day — for cleaning dishes, washing laundry, and drinking. It’s a resource that we use every day. But did you know that the average person is 60 percent water! Water is essential for human survival…