Full of Wonder and Surprises
Recently I was sitting in the darkness of my “Enchanted Forest,” beside my friend Whitney watching the blue ghost fireflies make silent light trails, the tiny males traveling a few
Small Spots of Beauty
I’ve been spending time in some of my favorite places– unnamed meadows that most people would look at unfavorably, believing them to be full of weeds, reservoirs for mosquitoes or
A Wondrous Event is on the Horizon: What You Need to Know About the Coming of the 17 Year Cicadas
Hello, and happy Earth Day! During my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, I witnessed an emergence of the periodical cicada while camped in the woods of North Carolina. Here is
Under the Sea: A One Minute Meditation from the Caribbean
Hello friends, I hope as you read this your day is going well. Happy Friday! Do you have any fun plans for some outdoor adventures this weekend? I recently spent
A Look at Nature’s Most Amazing Artist–Guess Who?
Good morning! Do you have a guess about the identity of Nature’s Most Amazing Artist? Of course this is only my humble opinion, but WOW, these little creatures really create
One Minute Meditation: Rainy Day Music
Do you love rainy days? Do you enjoy sitting inside watching the rain come down, or going outside and feeling the drops on your skin on a hot summer day?
Quote of the Week #82
If you’ve been with me for any length of time, you will likely recall my talking about seeing a special kind of firefly that lives in the Great Smoky Mountains