Learn About Me

Welcome to Bug Bushel!

image of the author from the 'About Me,'section of the blog. She is standing in a desert landscape with a scenic view of rugged terrain and distant mountains in the background.

Stories mimic life like certain insects mimic leaves and twigs.

-Mary Gaitskill

Thanks for your interest in learning about me and who I am. I am a major insect enthusiast who lives in Arizona. Throughout my life, I have been fascinated with nature, insects, and animals. I have gone through a continuous cycle of collecting and caring for different critters over the years. From mantids, scorpions, tarantulas, crickets, ladybugs, and more! Among my favorites are stick bugs. When I’m not tending to my pets I spend my time drawing, paper cutting, writing, reading, and hiking in my beautiful state. I hope you enjoy exploring my blog and the stories I have to tell, as well as the advice I have to share on caring for insects. I also have free online worksheets so you can teach kids about insects. I hope that I can inspire people the same way I was inspired by insects. Happy trails!