Category: Nature
A Beautiful Vantage Point
“A human being is a part of the whole called by us the “universe”, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion… Continue Reading “A Beautiful Vantage Point”
On The Mountaintop
Some people describe life like chapters, and sometimes I say that, too. But, to be honest, my journey doesn’t feel like chapters at all. A chapter provides a beginning and an end with a lot of story in between. I don’t see beginnings and… Continue Reading “On The Mountaintop”
Nature’s Medicine: Grand Mere State Park
I needed a dose of nature today. Just thinking you might need a little dose yourself. Enjoy!
Rain Out: Plan B
Tent camping has one major drawback. When it rains, you are wrapped in a very thin sheet of technical fabric that may or may not keep you dry. The rest of the hassles I can tolerate with a minimum of whining and gnashing of… Continue Reading “Rain Out: Plan B”
A Perfect Day
Today was a perfect day. I slept with the windows open last night. The temps are in the 50s at night and in the 60s – low 70s during the day. It is freaking awesome. It’s great running weather, perfect hiking weather and the… Continue Reading “A Perfect Day”
Road Trip: Historic Bridge Park
Saturday was a wash. It literally rained and rained and rained. I finally got stir-crazy and packed up the car in the hopes of finding a drier landscape with a trail. But as soon as I got on the road, the freezing rain started.… Continue Reading “Road Trip: Historic Bridge Park”
An Impulsive Fourth of July
It is heating up outside. Of course, let me make clear that I am extremely grateful that it is not heating up outside my house to the tune of a Louisiana Fourth of July. Two weeks ago, we were grumbling about wearing sweaters in… Continue Reading “An Impulsive Fourth of July”
Hits of the Past Week
