An Aural Masterpiece

An Aural Masterpiece

by | Nov 8, 2020 | Nature

Since beginning this blog earlier in the year, a recurring theme of mine has been finding solace in nature during uncertain times. Here’s my latest take. The only human made sounds I can hear are the occasional rumbling of a plane taking off from nearby Charles...
Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Friends & Family

When I picked my son up yesterday from his past time job at the local hardware store, he told me about this experience that he had during his lunch break.  Sam walked into Burger King, placed his order and stepped aside to wait for his food. A scruffy young man with...
Remembering Rain

Remembering Rain

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Nature

My wife and I were watching a movie the other night. About halfway through the film, a man pulled his car off to the side of the road to call his wife. He was in the process of leaving a message when it began to rain. The rain started slowly, gradually building in...
Pressing The “Mute” Button

Pressing The “Mute” Button

by | Oct 1, 2020 | Nature

The water in Bullfrog Pond is olive green and still. The breeze, ever so slight, is just strong enough to push a few leaves across the surface; small vessels who’s destinations are unknown. As I approach the lichen spotted and weathered picnic table from where I am...
Breathe In, Breathe Out

Breathe In, Breathe Out

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Nature

As I write this, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15. This is good, very good. Lately I’ve become quite well versed in the parameters of the AQI. Anything below 50 is good, smooth sailing, no problem, might as well be sitting on the beach in Maui. Between 50-100 we’re...