Point Reyes: 8/16/24

Point Reyes: 8/16/24

by | Aug 20, 2024 | Nature

  Yesterday was as picturesque a bluebird sky day as there could possibly be, the temperature Goldilocks perfect. Summertime, and the livin’ is definitely easy. It was Multiples of Eight Day (8/16/24), a day not to be repeated for another hundred years! Carol, Denali...
The Monster In Our Backyard

The Monster In Our Backyard

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Nature

  There’s a monster living in our backyard. It only comes out at night, catching and devouring its prey in an elaborately constructed trap. This monster strikes fear into our hearts; a primal dread that sends shivers up our spines. Ok, this “monster” is actually...
Colorful Colorado

Colorful Colorado

by | Jul 22, 2024 | Nature

Carol and I recently spent a week traveling around Colorado. Here are a few of my impressions  Wildflowers Crested Butte, Colorado is the self proclaimed “wildflower capitol of the world” and the Snodgrass Trail on the outskirts of town is its epicenter. It’s a lofty...
The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

by | Jul 6, 2024 | Nature

Some things never get old. Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles is one of them. When I’m underwater, turtles usually appear out of nowhere, gliding into my view frame when I least expect them to. I’ll be checking out the coral or some colorful reef fish when out...
River Meditation

River Meditation

by | Jun 7, 2024 | Nature

Here at Riverfront Park, the Russian River carries small pieces of the forest with it on its slow journey to the sea. Leaves, twigs, bits of fluff, bird feathers and who knows what else. The river’s main current flows close to the bank opposite me in an unending...
Chickadee, Crow and Jay

Chickadee, Crow and Jay

by | May 15, 2024 | Nature

Crow How black is that crow sitting way up there near the top of that Dr. Seuss-like eucalyptus tree? So black that it looks like negative space; like a perfect crow shape has been cut out of the blue sky to reveal the blackness of outer space beyond. Black licorice,...