Beachcombing at Pass-A-Grille, Florida Birds The photographs in this post were taken on the beaches near Pass-A-Grille, Shell Key and St. Pete, Florida. The ocean that meet the sands is teaming with wild life, such as dolphins (300 call the … Read More
While exploring Atlanta, Georgia, I was eager to visit the place where Margaret Mitchell penned “Gone With the Wind.” I wanted to see where she sat as she churned out the 1000 page classic American novel. Below: front view of … Read More
Humans Value What They Know If children do not explore nature, they do not know nature. They will not fight to protect what they do not know. It is imperative that parents take their children to the wild spaces near … Read More
-Mix Hart A winter forest walk is like visiting a stunning, pristine foreign country with shy, yet welcoming inhabitants. Cedar trees relax their branches and snow thumps to the ground in greeting. Lynx, moose, rabbit, coyotes and deer walk the … Read More
I adore this passage from Pablo Neruda’s Love Poem XII (translated by W. S. Merwin).* It conjures up a deep understanding of how desperately we cling to our past. The picture of the abandoned, snow-filled nest visually imparts the same … Read More
Every new year is an unknown year—perhaps that is why we gather to celebrate the New Year with friends, to ease to fear of the unknown, to trick us into thinking we won’t actually be alone when facing this curiously … Read More
Monashee Mountain Road Trip On my way home from a winter road trip to the Kootenays, I met a handsome mountain sheep near Grandforks, BC. He was hanging out in unseasonably chilly weather (-13 C). He was so charming—he insisted … Read More
Happy World Mountain Day! Today is World Mountain Day and I am celebrating! I adore mountains; I live on top of one Everyone loves mountains; they remind us to be humble, the universe is so much grander than we can … Read More
Yukon Dreaming I stumbled upon some notes I made during my summer adventures in the Yukon. I have no memory of writing this particular observation but I’m so glad that I did. It perfectly describes the summer weather in the … Read More
Queen of theGodforsaken 30% off Holiday Book Sale! Just in time for the holidays! Queen of the Godforsaken makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life The novel appeals to both adults and teens who love reading literary … Read More