Some are expected, others not. This dappled moth came by to hang out this morning.
Tag Archive for ‘wildlife’
Memorial for a Tree
For many years, Samuel Taylor State Park in Marin County, California was a sanctuary for me. Beautiful saunters through fern […]
Just a Tad
We’re keeping an eye on the pond tadpoles. So far the herons, snapping turtles and raccoons haven’t discovered them.
Appalachian New Year
Missing the cold, the snow, the “real winter,” yet we never have to miss the Beauty of Nature.
Geography of the Wild
I gave this talk last Fall for an online gathering of the Jubilee! community in Asheville. Thought some might enjoy […]
Seeing the Unseen
In religious traditions, seeing the Unseen is left to mystics and prophets. In secular tradition, it’s natural to search for […]
Leggy Neighbors
They can drop by for a visit anytime. As long as they stay outside!
Secular Parable
Or simply an analogy of my life-story? Journey to the Forest of Freethought (a secular parable for the trail to […]
Beauty Fly
Saw this tiny fly on leaves after a late spring rain. According to NC State Entomology, it’s a Dolichopodid Fly. […]
Birds, Beetles, Bears and Beliefs
“Birds, Beetles, Bears and Beliefs” (seeking trails to secular worship?) One summer we drove to the coast where I saw […]
Preying or Praying?
Found this little visitor on our front porch: Mantis religiosa Mantises seem calm and peaceful, curious and almost contemplative … but […]
Human Supremacy
In classes I teach on Freethinkers like naturalist John Muir, I often saunter back to wise reminders of human hubris, […]
Friendly Freethinker 