After reading my recent column on “Nature’s Church,” a reader sent this excellent poem by Emily Dickinson: “Some keep the […]
Tag Archive for ‘nature’
Winterfalls
After a dusting of snowfalls in our valley, the weather turned today and we enjoyed a gorgeous walk among the […]
Bubbles
For some reason I have a fascination with delicate, ephemeral spheres of air. As Emerson wrote in his essay “Circles”: […]
Georgia
Natural beauty in Northern Georgia.
Natural Light
A sneak peek at this week’s column: The Brightness of Beauty in Natural Light When I make an effort to […]
Seizing the Star
Some Wintertime thoughts I’ll share here instead of the newspaper. Seizing the Star: Seasons of Spiritual Superiority? Another Winter season […]
PEN Books
Humanist Meditations is now available through the PEN America Bookshop! Each purchase supports writers across America, free speech, and the […]
Ramblers & Rebels
Check out my latest book. . .available in paperback or e-book! from the Introduction. . . “To be a rebel […]
Now I See
My delightful conversation with Amber White on her “Now I See” podcast is now available for a listen.
Reason to Stop Worrying
A student in my class on the Roman Philosopher Seneca shared this video with us. Maybe a perspective we need […]
Visiting Neighbors
Another of our big hairy black neighbors padded by the other day. S/he was following the mama bear and one […]
Greatness of the Smallest
Some of the fascinating small things I’ve encountered lately. . . (also saw sea turtle eggs) On our trail walks […]
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