Here’s a sneak peek at this coming weekend’s column. . . Goodall’s Gospel: The Hopeful Philosophy of Jane Goodall In […]
Archive for ‘nature’
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) […]
Preying or Praying?
Found this little visitor on our front porch: Mantis religiosa Mantises seem calm and peaceful, curious and almost contemplative … but […]
Delicate Balance
I chose my photograph of drops on leaves for a header image for several reasons: A symbol of the delicate […]
Cemetery Walking
Halloween Week. What better time for a walk through a local cemetery! Truth be told, Carol and I seek out […]
Look Down, Look Up
The most massive things; the most minute things. Nature reminds us to look up and look down … to keep […]
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