…why do it?” I have our Vermont heroes, Ben & Jerry, to thank for that wonderful thought. Sometimes when I find myself grumpy, I am reminded I don’t really need…
Light, really light, by 6am. When did that happen? Temperature was -4F but the sky as clear as a bell. My two hiking pals both game to walk a new piece…
Perfect weather yesterday afternoon in which to fly home. What a way to see the world! And just after we landed the Full Snow moon rose over Mount Mansfield to…
How odd to wake Sunday morning and hear Red-winged Blackbirds singing to define their territories. There are so many different strategies by which the natural world finds balance. Migration allows…
I don’t pretend to have all the answers to regaining balance. What often seems simple to envision more often than not seems nearly impossible to bring into reality. Everywhere I…
Warm rather than cold. Blue and green instead of gray and white. Mockingbirds rather than Goldfinches. Manatees instead of deer. Different temperatures, colors and animals but the same delicately balanced…
I know sometimes I sound like a broken record going on and on about how much I love winter. It is true. I do. And it is also true I…
A good day to fly. I so enjoy the different view provided by a window seat. I don’t always like what I see but it is fascinating regardless. I’m amazed…
Today overflowed. Catching up with friends via email. Two new books on lichens. A great meeting. A long walk with my friend and photo buddy, Rob. Even if the walk…
Still Learning To See 