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- Grandeur in Texas
The Majesty and Grandeur of Big Bend National Park (A Flashback Journey) I had lived in Texas a long time before I finally explored Big Bend National Park a few years ago along with Tom and some friends. Like many of us who are originally from mountainous areas like Colorado, I had had a preconceived notion of what West Texas had to offer in terms of mountains (i.e., not much). So, I was quite surprised to discover this 800,000 acre Texas treasure. If you have not been, I would highly encourage you to make the trip. You’ll find plenty to … Continue reading Grandeur in Texas - Wildflower Beauty
The Climate Change Summit, COP26 just ended with nearly 200 nations gathering to try to stem global warming. I’ve been thinking about the fragility of our tiny planet and the life-forms that exist here. The intricate inter-dependency of all life-forms upon one another is truly astounding. I cannot fully explain why or how these wildflowers contribute to the balance of life on earth. I’ll leave that to more knowledgeable minds. What I do know though is that they have a purpose beyond their beauty. And I have been blessed to have made their acquaintance. Upstream by Mary Oliver “May I … Continue reading Wildflower Beauty - Enchanting Waters
Mountain water whether lakes, streams, or waterfalls never fails to enchant me. It is all mesmerizing. I could sit by a stream for hours listening to the quiet splashing of water tumbling over rocks. And I enjoy peaceful lakes where the surface often reflects the beauty of the landscape. Waterfalls, however, are my favorite form of mountain water. Of course, a waterfall, in and of itself, is spectacularly beautiful. I could spend an entire day sitting next to one simply enjoying the sounds it produces as it crashes and cascades over rocks and fallen logs on its way to who … Continue reading Enchanting Waters - Small Wonders
In her poem, “When Death Comes,” Mary Oliver writes: “When it’s over, I want to sayAll my lifeI was a bride married to amazement.” To me being “married to amazement” means to live – and love – with a wide-open heart fully expecting to be amazed. I find that when I take time to practice this, I always find beauty in unexpected places. This especially happens whenever I’m in nature. I find hidden treasures. Most often these are tiny enough to be very easily overlooked. The only thing really required of me to see these small wonders is to slow … Continue reading Small Wonders