Social Distancing
The world is changing! I have stayed in my apartment more in the last few weeks than at any time in the past. I am guessing I am not the only one. I needed to get out into nature, with … Continued
Grandma, I remember…
It didn’t matter what she did Anything for her kids it’s not the things that she conveys But what she did in her living days Seventy-Five Years of mankind I watched her wither away and die Strong-willed to the last … Continued
When I am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees,especially the willows and the honey locust,equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,they give off such hints of gladness.I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the … Continued
Thoughts Are Like Clouds
We are the space in which thoughts appear, play, and dissolve like clouds drifting in the infinite sky Mooji Do you meditate? Have you ever experienced thoughts in such a way that they moved at their own pace, like clouds … Continued
Listen to…
When was the last time you sat with no agenda in nature just to listen?
Band of Skulls – Cold Fame
This week this song has captivated my attention. I love the shoegaze guitar that soothes as it slowly dances around my head. Russell Marsden’s vocals remind me of 80’s alternative mix with 90’s new rock. My favorite line in the … Continued
Weathering the Storm
Resilient trees can weather a violent storm because their roots are deep and firm. ~Thich Nhat Hanh I captured this tree while hiking Saturday. I find trees captivate my attention often when I am hiking. This particular tree had a … Continued
Conditions are Always Impossible
Whatever it is you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible ~ Doris Lessing I have been pondering this quote for the last few days. I find myself being strategic in most of what I do, … Continued
Standing Tall…
I took this photo on February 9, 2019. I just parked and getting ready to walk down to the beach. I looked over to my right and saw the Great Blue Heron. He stood tall and never moved no matter … Continued
Success is….
Success is walking to from failure to faliure with no less enthusiasm ~Winston Churchill This quote intrigues me.