Salmon Creek Dream

Salmon Creek Dream

by | Jan 14, 2022 | Nature

The beach at Salmon Creek on the Sonoma County coast is one of the most spectacular and awe inspiring stretches of sand that I’ve ever set foot upon. My wife and I love this place. We recently spent an afternoon there, it was one of those warm and golden...
The Magic Of Seasonal Change

The Magic Of Seasonal Change

by | Sep 23, 2021 | Meditations, Nature

I get here and and just wait for the magic to happen. Sometimes the magic manifests itself in obvious ways like the sudden appearance of a river otter or the piercing cry of an osprey as it circles the sky above the river. Quite often though the magic of this place is...
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...
Shelter From The Storm

Shelter From The Storm

by | Jan 9, 2021 | Friends & Family

After witnessing the horrific assault on our nation’s capitol by Donald Trump’s mob, I felt an urgent need to do something life affirming, so I visited one of my favorite spots in nature. One of the things I love about visiting a favorite place in nature...
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...