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...
Otter Encounter

Otter Encounter

by | Jul 16, 2022 | Meditations, Nature

This stretch along the Russian River, just over the hill from Riverfront Park, at times seems like a river otter highway. It’s a rare occasion when I don’t see an otter or two while I’m here. When I least expect it there they are, but always  from a distance. My...
Eagle Encounter

Eagle Encounter

by | Jul 4, 2022 | Nature

My most memorable moments in nature have been those that were the least expected. A case in point was on a secluded beach along the Russian River today. To get to this secluded spot Carol and I had to hike about 45 minutes from the parking lot at Riverfront Park. It...
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...
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...