A Parrot on Her Shoulder
On the street a woman was walking along with her pet parrot and shared her for a while with our delighted daughter… I love these wonderful “coincidences” that seem so obliquely coreographed!
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Elk Photos
We were graced by a heard of elk by the side of the trail. These creatures, not long ago on the brink of extinction, are making a good come back.
Photos from a Rugged Hike to a Waterfall
The weather today was the best we’ve had. Our youngest daughter and I enjoyed this hike to this waterfall in Redding, Connecticut, even though the way was not easy. Here are my photos from the day. We delighted in frogs, skunk cabbage, and vibrant moss. Once at the waterfall, we took the time to sketch it.
New Poem: Ladybug Convention
Some say ladybugs represent luck,
while others say they typify spiritual devotion,
and are a signal to follow your bliss
and find true happiness.
Poem by Galway Kinnell: St. Francis and the Sow
The bud stands for all things, even for those things that don’t flower, for everything flowers, from within, of self-blessing;
Simple Joys of the Season
We’ve brought in the last flowers of the year and they are all over the house. I’ve been cooking up (and freezing) tons of homegrown…
A Young Wet Squirrel
Our heart went out to this forlorn little fellow, so young and soggy… I’ve been sending him good thoughts since, cherishing him as scampering, warm, happy and dry.
Sunset from Cadillac Mountain
As soon as I dropped her off in Bar Harbor, I hightailed it up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park to see the sunset.
A Fledgling Bald Eagle
A couple of bald eagles took up residence in the tiny island shown in the photo below, opposite the camp beach. This season they had two babies.
Poem by Mary Oliver: The Summer Day
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
Photos Sent Me By Blog Readers
These photos were sent me by blog readers, and I thought you would enjoy them.
My Bear Stories
I was six on a trip out west with my family. As the youngest, I was standing on the picnic table bench facing the ponderosa pines as my father cooked the meat. Savory smells were
Photos of Charlie Crow
A local friend recently obtained this African Crow as a pet. She walks around town with him tethered on her hand, and flies him on a leash. Apparently it is…