So fellow travelers, some thoughts and one photo to share for now from this weekend’s 24 hour Birdathon (narrative post pending). How to speak when the hearts too full when goodbye looms large and fills the horizon So silence lingers like dawn cast mist and sunrise paints a memory which grateful eyes take in holding …
Mother’s Day: Postscript
So fellow travelers, after a simple Mother’s Day post, I signed off to enjoy my day with Favorite Youngest Daughter. Later that evening, I scrolled through an abundance of posts on Instagram and Facebook from various friends and relations enjoying scrumptious brunches, festive dinners, day trips to other cities. I smiled. I smiled because I …
Mother’s Day
So fellow travelers, just some simple words and a gift from the garden this morning. The opportunity to nurture life is the best gift. To be nurtured by others is the greatest blessing. Whatever your reason may you celebrate this day with joy. Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you …
Thoughts: Tom the Berserker
A well written piece about a difficult topic from a writer ( and friend) who really knows what he’s speaking about.
What will I do today?
I have followed Mary Muncil’s blog for several years. I admire the honesty with which she writes about her spiritual journey. Often I feel as if I have come to a similar spot on my own path; this piece is one of those moments.
Chasing Light : Morning Zen
So fellow travelers, sunshine is a precious commodity in Upstate NY. Four decades of residency has me acclimated although this does not mean I like our climate. It simply means my appreciation for sunshine has been vastly deepened. Never truer than this morning, the first full sunny day of our spring vacation week which has …
Resurrection
So fellow travelers, sad news came via messages once again a few days ago. Another life ended so young. Too soon for those who knew and loved but barely soon enough for one held in the cruel grip of depression. A battle fought and lost and yet in losing brings peace now the struggle is …
Omiyage
So fellow travelers, it is a tradition in Japan to bring gifts when visiting. It would be a terrible dishonor to arrive as a guest empty handed. Gifts given from a trip, whether the trip is across the city on the subway or across an ocean are called omiyage and have special significance. The tradition is so …
Spring break blues
So fellow travelers, I have a touch of spring break blues. Suffice to say it’s been a strange day with just this haiku as a redeeming element, the photo gathered on a brief chilly dog walk when the rains had passed. Leaf buds holding out Grey wind blown rain reflections November in Spring. …
Between Goodbye and Hello
So fellow travelers, this is a week of many reunions and partings as Favorite Oldest Daughter, Favored Son-in-law and Favorite Youngest Daughter come and go within a few days of each other. My home feels so right when “the kids” are here. And a little too quiet when they leave. The afternoon sun cast a …