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Landscape

Caretaking as Lifestyle

April 23, 2010

Yesterday, I spoke about living a simple life.  I’ve been moving towards simplicity for a few years now.  Living simply seems to suit me, and I believe it is better for our planet.  I experience less stress and more freedom when living simply.  I don’t have to participate in the consumption rat race, and I [...]

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Disoriented in the Woods

April 16, 2010

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed that I get a tad confused about my path while walking in the woods—ever since the snow melted.  I remember that I had the same problem for a few days when the snow first fell.  I don’t get lost, but the path simply isn’t as clear.  The [...]

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Crazy Mind

April 15, 2010
pond reflections

Here, in northeast PA, we heat the home with a monster outdoor wood stove.  We call it the Beast.  It usually works like a charm, but the other day I noticed that the water light was off.  It’s very important to keep water running through it.  No problem, I just filled it. The next day, [...]

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Snowshoeing Adventures

April 7, 2010
dogs playing in snow

One of my favorite activities while living in the north has been snowshoeing.  It is a wonderful way to be outside in nature while staying warm and getting great exercise.  I will miss wandering through the woods with my pups and stumbling upon so many treasures. Below, you can see the imprint of a grouse’s [...]

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Why I Walk in the Woods

April 1, 2010

All taken in Shehawken, PA on my morning walk with the pups. Related Posts:Splashing Inside My ChestSilky Seeds of LifeDelight in the Ordinary

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Splashing Inside My Chest

March 30, 2010

When the ocean surges, don’t let me just hear it.  Let it splash inside my chest! Rumi I think of all the times that I have missed experiencing life deeply; all the times that life flirts with me, invites me, asks me to dance, and I fail to notice.  I don’t notice because I’m distracted, [...]

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How to Stay Grounded During Difficult Times (part 1)

March 23, 2010

In many ways, the world seems to be spinning out of control.  We hear about economic meltdown, peak oil, climate change, over-population, species extinction, and more.  We experience the breakdown of relationships, either personally or of those we love.  The political arena is a muddle.  And the list goes on.  How do we cope in [...]

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Silky Seeds of Life

March 19, 2010

This is a weed–Milkweed.  Milkweed is the host plant for the Monarch Butterfly.  What you see in the photos is the flower turned to seed.  The silky threads are almost ready to release to the wind which will carry the seeds to their new destination.  Those seeds embedded themselves into the soil somewhere last fall, [...]

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Delight in the Ordinary

March 16, 2010

This post is inspired by Elora’s blog entry yesterday in Just Off the One-Lane Road.  Her entry was about that which goes unnoticed.  As I viewed her photos of moss, lichen, and bark I found myself thinking of how much I enjoy photographing those three subjects.  Bark, lichen, and moss are so ordinary that we [...]

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Rainy Day Treasures

March 15, 2010

I love wandering in the woods.  I feel like I’m on a treasure hunt.  Wet days like these often hold wonderful gifts–if I’m willing to notice.  I’m pretty sure that these are raccoon tracks.  Aren’t the toes fascinating? I can’t tell you how often I forget that rainy days can offer the best photo ops.  [...]

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