While folks continue to hand themselves over to the in-vogue operation of self-destruction, girlfriend and I instead find time to play in the great outdoors. It’s a brilliant way to grow stronger while clearing the fogginess in the mind and … Continue reading
All hail her majesty, Queen Anne’s Lace. This is the only royalty I rise for. These vigorous plants lace the edges along roadside ditches and we can’t help but curtsey in favor of a closer view. She has a better … Continue reading
Friendship and devotion conquer all in this charming camp as children of all shapes, shades and ages converge with one goal in mind: as much fun as possible under the prime sunlit summer skies. Other objectives: strive to spend time … Continue reading
We found a couple of subjects today worthy of a snapshot…one winged feather and one tail feather. What luck! Our daily strolls on the hunt for black walnuts and apples from nearby plots has now morphed into a keen eye … Continue reading
This isn’t the salty body of water that I prefer, but there is something about a flowing river after a downpour. It’s a formidable wildlife wonder to the ocean when it’s not within reach. I’m not sure why I’m drawn … Continue reading
simple is not necessarily unadorned…sometimes it’s all you have left. In a realm where oaths like “do no harm,” or “to uphold, defend and serve” are impulsively dodged, I turn inward for a trace of softness, tenderness, adroitness, allowance and … Continue reading
I was accused of being in the water for three hours. I’ve been accused of worse things, but there’s no way I could have because my bladder signals me after about an hour and as much as I would have … Continue reading
Misinformation. Let’s chat about it. We don’t need science to listen to our hearts, people have been managing it for ages. You know another thing people have been doing for ages? Gathering around to discuss without judgment or without government … Continue reading
In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. – George Orwell In a time of vile brews patented by malevolent inventors not drinking the Kool-Aid can save your soul. This matrix is a thorny thing indeed. … Continue reading
Was headed for a late evening swim and the hint of crimson in the sky caught my eye. It’s hard to notice it when eyes are directed downwards. I sound like a broken record, “look up, phone off your body”…only … Continue reading
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