The Wild Frozen North “A vast silence reigned over the land. The land itself was a desolation, lifeless, without movement, so lone and cold that the spirit of it was not even that of sadness…It was the masterful and incommunicable wisdom of eternity laughing at the futility of life and the effort of life. It … Continue reading The Wild Frozen North
The First Snow I was staring out my window today longing for snow. The temperatures are cold enough but instead of white, it is simply gray and brown. Indeed, our first real snow has yet to come to this year but I hope it will not be long. As I pondered this, I thought back … Continue reading The First Snow
A Store of Wonderful Memories “Life is good to those who know how to live. I do not ever hope to accumulate great funds of worldly wealth, but I shall accumulate something far more valuable, a store of wonderful memories. When I reach the twilight of life I shall look back and say I’m glad … Continue reading A Store of Wonderful Memories
Eternal Fall Because I was quite busy this fall, I did not get around to sharing some photographs I took this fall in the Northwoods. As always, the fall is a splendid time to be out in the woods and on the water as the aspens, oaks, and maples create a lovely setting. I took … Continue reading Eternal Fall
The Wilderness of Voyageurs As many of you may know, I have spent the past 3-4 years studying wolves in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. Undoubtedly, studying wolves is fascinating. However, what I really enjoy about Voyageurs is the seemingly endless wilderness there. Recently, I wrote an article titled “The Wilderness of Voyageurs and … Continue reading The Wilderness of Voyageurs
When Timber Makes One Still 