Do You Believe in Omens? by Elaine A. Powers, Author

Do you believe in omens, especially of good things about to happen? Or, is it that life is just better and we are more happy and positive when we are experiencing the things we enjoy?

There was the morning I wanted walk the beach at sunrise. I woke up early on my own–no need for the alarm to jar me awake. But as I gathered my keys to head out, I heard the pop-pop-pop of raindrops on my roof. I went out and stood. It was just a few sprinkles, nothing too wetting. Perhaps the sun would burn the clouds off.

When I arrived at the beach–no rain. I marveled at the colors of the sky as the sun rose. The photo really doesn’t do it justice.

Then I turned around. A rainbow stretched across the sky.  I kept backing up but couldn’t get the entire rainbow in one photo, so I’ve pieced it together here.

I had enjoyed a few minutes of walking in the waves when I heard thunder and the raindrops commencing in earnest.  I returned to the car and drove home, the rain getting steadily harder. As I pulled into the driveway, a male Northern cardinal landed on the tree beside me.  As I reached for my phone, the female joined him. Unfortunately, I only have a memory of them. As I entered the house, the heavens opened, releasing a good steady soaking rain.

I knew this is going to be a good writing day.

Elaine A. Powers is both a biologist and musician, two aspects of her nature that culminated in a writing career during her retirement. She creates science-based stories that are fun to read. Her first story was inspired by a Bahamian Curly-tailed lizard who climbed onto her shoe and stayed for a couple of hours–apparently transmitting his story to her! As her animal characters go on adventures, we learn about their habitats and the dangers they face, or she cleverly weaves science facts into rhyme. Her books are beautifully illustrated and loved by children and adults alike. You can see them all here.

Cleo, a Bahamian boa, one of the misunderstood animals of The Bahamas, rescues Tabby, a Five-Finger Fairy. In trying to find Cleo a safe place to live, this unlikely pair help each other and the people they meet. Tabby loves Bahamian wildlife, Bahamian bush teas, and making friends with both animals and humans alike. This book focuses on important conservation issues that threaten Bahamian wildlife, such as wildlife smuggling, habitat loss, invasive species and human intolerance of animals such as snakes and spiders.