So fellow travelers, last week a run of unseasonably warm weather had me out on the birding trails well ahead of season. I recognized the chirrup of a song I usually do not hear until Spring has sent Winter well on its way. Looking up I spotted three bluebirds sitting on a wire, taking in the …
Undiscovered country
It is indeed “easier in the woods” Shared with profound gratitude for Jennifer’s ability to glean wisdom from grief.
Road of Omission
So fellow travelers, a zen moment of awareness from yesterday’s trek in spring weather. It’s late February. Here in Upstate NY, if spring weather shows up in March, we consider it early. Spring weather in February is well, it’s just so unnatural, frankly it’s unnerving. Then again these days what isn’t? Don’t get me wrong. This …
Becoming Conscious
So fellow travelers, have you ever committed to do something and afterwards realized you have no idea how you are going to pull it off? Smith Rock State Park, Oregon In one of my first posts of this year, I wrote about not allowing fear and anger to cloud compassion. Compassion fuels kindness and kindness …
From Chaos to Hope
“Heaven has no fury like the Great Mother scorned.” Vera deChalambert : …
Guest Post: It’s So Much More Than a Dream
So fellow travelers, in the space of these two weeks since January 20th, I have taken on the role of moderator for two new groups. One is a labor of love, for a crew of local rescue volunteers (more on that perhaps in a future post, for now a few photos of my recent overnight …
Leading Edge of the Storm
So fellow travelers, this is my view as I head to the morning rally at the Federal Building downtown. Ours is one of hundreds of rallies and marches in support of the Womens March on Washington DC. All over the world, people of all genders, ethnicities and faiths are gathering in support of women’s rights, civil …
Hidden Blessings
So fellow travelers, a bit of Light and Winter Wonder found on a late afternoon. Distant Light glistens Hidden fairy pond revealed Secret cache of joy I discovered this gem on a walk last week before endless steel grey clouds locked the skies in dreary monotones. It was one of those days when bone …
Stand Up
“We believe kindness cannot sit down simply because anger has stood up.” Penzeys* So fellow travelers, recent dialogues on various social media forums has given rise to much conflict. There’s been some collateral damage, fractured relationships and unraveling of connections. Yet within my own circle of close friends and family, we seem to have weathered …
At a Crossroad, Again
So fellow travelers, thanks to freezing rain, I have been given the rare gift of a few extra hours this morning before I have to slide into work. Since the call from our district office came just as I was headed to the garage to pull out my car, obviously I’m a cup of coffee …