Five Lessons From my Dog, Schroeder
These days there are few things that are consistent in my schedule, but taking my dog, Schroeder for a walk, is one of them. Actually, we call it a SNIFFari,
For the Living, a Poem about Grief: Wisdom for Your Wednesday
Every one of us living on this Earth will eventually pay the price for loving someone, though many of us don’t realize this until it happens to us. The price
A Few Thoughts This Holiday Season
Hi friends. Perhaps you’ve noticed that I’ve been absent on here for a while and thought maybe I was traveling or just busy with the holidays. Sadly, I’ve been missing
Wisdom From Mary Oliver
Something positive in a negative world. With Thanks to the Field Sparrow, Whose Voice is so Delicate and Humble I do not live happily or comfortably with the cleverness of
Even When Your Voice Shakes: Some Wisdom For Your Wednesday
I was sitting upstairs in my office recently, working on the computer when my dog started barking wildly downstairs, letting me know someone was at the house. Before I could
How to Hike in Areas With Black Bears: Staying Safe and Learning to Coexist
A lady recently wrote in to our local paper here in Asheville, NC asking advice on where she and her family could hike where they could be guaranteed NOT to
Even When There’s Bad News Everywhere You Turn, Mother Nature Gives Us Reasons to Smile. Here are 5:
Happy Hump Day! While it’s true that there are always bad things happening in the world and negativity all around us, it’s also true that there are things Mother Nature