My friend Rob and I hiked on snowshoes in an old pasture now overgrown with trees, mostly White Pine (Pinus strobus), Big-toothed Poplar (Populus grandidentata) and a number of invasive species. Along…
A bit of snow again this morning and more predicted for tomorrow but then more rain the next day. Ugh! We’ll see what it brings. I visited another of my…
Ice is what happens when water slows down. Add light and magic happens. Some people don’t like cold weather. That’s OK. I love the greenness of warm places too but…
Bucky Fuller said “Most of my advances were by mistake. You uncover what is when you get rid of what isn’t.” Today I uncovered the fact that I need to…
When summer’s leaves fall, hidden treasures are revealed. What a delight seeing nests that had been hidden in plain view just a month before. Or the shape of a tree’s…
Before I went away last week, I seeded a pot of basil. This time of year I’m hungry for that distinctly summer taste fresh in so many dishes. I’m pleased…
I’ve been walking on ice the past few days. Wearing cleats takes the fear out of it, however, and I feel a funny sort of thrill to clump on where…
I enjoyed a remarkable day with one of my sisters, exploring some wonderful new territory, enjoying each others’ company and having lots of fun just playing with (such a great…
The forecast for tomorrow looks promising, at least for those of us who want snow. That would be me! A fresh snowfall changes so much. The long walk I took…
When my old standby lens (Sigma 70-200) died last week, I was feeling the loss and nearly ordered another to replace it. After thinking about it, however, I realized I…
Still Learning To See 