Turtles have been around for ~250 million years, predating dinosaurs. Turtles matter to me, and spotting them on springtime bike rides has become a cherished warm-weather thrill.

A catchphrase of this site remains, “Making and taking time for what matters.” As a sunworshipper, I often take time to be in the sun, whether for gardening, kayaking, or just sitting. Doctors rarely approve, so we sunheads sometimes apply sunscreen—along with another mantra that never gets old:

Everything in moderation. Including moderation.

Everybody’s searching for something. Yes, even turtles. Do turtles seek love? Of course! But they also crave sun, just like us, when spring comes around and they finally get to awaken from their long winter hibernation (not a bad idea) and use solar power to literally warm up, re-awaken, and recharge.

And lucky for them, they need not worry about skin cancer.