This week’s column, landing on Earth Day, beckons us to respect not only the earth and ocean, but the “heavens” […]
Archive for ‘nature’
Mountain to Mountain
I enjoyed this podcast interview with Brett Wilson on Mountain Zen Den He’s West in the Rockies, I’m East in […]
Mini Mysteries
I swear I can’t step outside the door without spying some critter I’ve never seen and have no idea what […]
Geography of the Wild
I gave this talk last Fall for an online gathering of the Jubilee! community in Asheville. Thought some might enjoy […]
Goodall’s Gospel
Here’s a sneak peek at this coming weekend’s column. . . Goodall’s Gospel: The Hopeful Philosophy of Jane Goodall In […]
Seeing the Unseen
In religious traditions, seeing the Unseen is left to mystics and prophets. In secular tradition, it’s natural to search for […]
Honoring Giants
In honor of the Giants in Sequoia National Park. If I was to worship anything … well, let’s hope these […]
Leggy Neighbors
They can drop by for a visit anytime. As long as they stay outside!
Beauty Fly
Saw this tiny fly on leaves after a late spring rain. According to NC State Entomology, it’s a Dolichopodid Fly. […]
Way of Wonder
Today’s column on the fragile things, like us, that may be stronger (and more wonderful) than we realize: Wasps, Willows, […]
Snowshoeing in Heaven
It’s been awhile (much too long) but one of the great pleasures of my life has been snowshoeing with friends […]
Jung Trees
As a tree-loving person who grew up in the Evergreen State (Washington), rooted among the redwoods for many years (California) […]
Friendly Freethinker 