“The months of the year, from January up to June, are a geometric progression in the abundance of distractions. In January one mayfollow a skunk track, or search for bands on the chickadees, or see what young pines the deer have browsed,or what muskrat houses the mink have dug, withonly an occasional and mild digression into … Continue reading A Geometric Progression
“No, I’ve gone through this a million times, beauty is not a hoax – how many days have I learned not to stare at the back of my hand when I could look out at the creek? Come on, I say to the creek, surprise me; and it does, with each new drop. Beauty is … Continue reading Surprise Me, and It Does!
“The woods are ready, and as the zero hour approaches, an even greater silence settles down over the north. There is a moment of suspense when the quiet can be felt, when it presses down on everything. Suddenly the air is white with drifting flakes, and the tension is gone. Down they come, settling on the … Continue reading Coming of the Snow
The woods have started to become still and silent, all that can be heard is the scurrying of the wild animals in the crisp, fallen leaves. The squirrels work frantically to find enough nuts and seeds to make it through the winter. The deer are much more indifferent, choosing simply to bed down in the … Continue reading Winter’s Coming
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” … Continue reading Harmony
When Timber Makes One Still 