We “nested” in a no-wifi cabin over the New Year. Situated above the confluence/convergence of two singing mountain streams, […]


We “nested” in a no-wifi cabin over the New Year. Situated above the confluence/convergence of two singing mountain streams, […]

Nature just keeps giving gifts in abundance.

Whether you’re exchanging gifts in honor of ancient stories, or not really “doing the holidays,” here are some unwrapped presents […]

{Note: as I replied to one commenter, this post is not at all aimed at legitimate service animals OR thoughtful, […]

As a secular person I have much to be thankful for, and I don’t really mind a day when the […]

First snow of the season here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Might slip to around 12 degrees tonight. Icy cold […]

Helped this little (voracious and vivacious) lady off the roadway this afternoon. Her glance told me she appreciated the gesture. […]

For most of my life, faith, church, God were formative, central, deeply influential … Then, over time, with much reflection, […]

NO, you DON’T have to read this (or: No, you don’t have to read this. No caps). I make it […]


I took this photo this afternoon as the “curiosity beetle” was ambling across my Thoreau book. Look for my column […]

We are made of water, at least mostly so. Without a stream nearby, I would dry up and turn to […]