Rain!

Rain!

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Meditations, Nature

I was awakened at 1:20 this morning by the hypnotic notes of wind chimes; one deep and sonorous, the other high pitched and tinkly. The wind had picked up, something was happening. The rain began slowly at first, barely a whisper as the drops fell through our pear...
Fountains Of Life

Fountains Of Life

by | Aug 11, 2021 | Meditations, Nature

I’m not going to write about Covid-19 or the delta variant or imbecile anti-vaxers. I will not write about California wildfires or European floods or the myriad other natural disasters fueled by climate change. There’s no way I plan to write about the world situation...
The Bee Tree

The Bee Tree

by | May 26, 2021 | Nature

When we were shopping for our first home nearly twenty years ago, one of the things that attracted us to our neighborhood was the easy access to a network of trails that criss cross Santa Rosa and Paulin Creeks. This trail system is truly an oasis and a hidden gem in...
A Different Spring

A Different Spring

by | Mar 30, 2021 | Nature

At the spring equinox last year the world was in turmoil. A mysterious and deadly virus that began “over there” had made it to our shores. Schools, movie theaters, restaurants, health clubs, basically all “non-essential” businesses were immediately closed. Baseball,...
Heaven On Earth

Heaven On Earth

by | Mar 14, 2021 | Nature

Taylor Mountain is a 1,000 acre gem in the crown of the numerous open space preserves that dot Sonoma County. I was enjoying a day free from obligations today and hiked to the mountain’s 1,380 foot summit. Once at the top I was higher than the hawks and turkey...
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...