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2021 04-07, 4912 - WAYS TO BRIGHTEN UP THE SPRING – We are still in the brown period of spring, before the daffodils bloom and the leaves on the trees pop out. It is a time to appreciate the indoor colors like lilies and potted mums. It is also a great time to let your inner light brighten the world.
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Brighten Up the Spring
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A Perfect End to a Mellow Day
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2021 04-06, 4911 - A PERFECT END TO A MELLOW DAY – The other day, I took a few minutes at the end of a mellow day to gaze at the outline of the mountains in the setting sun across the valley. Taking time to be grateful is good for the soul.
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2021 04-05, 4910 - PUSSY WILLOWS – The other day I spent a little time with some of my favorite spring treats, pussy willows. Their fuzzy blooms almost cause me to try and pat them like a kitten, but instead, I focused on their details. Often we miss the little details in life that are so important.
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Pussy Willows
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Easter Lilies
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2021 04-04, 4909 - EASTER LILIES – Today I celebrate Easter as well as the resurrection of spring. We have an Easter lily blooming on a table on the balcony of the great room. It is like bringing Nature inside while observing it through a picture window. Sometimes we look to the outside to see our insides.
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2021 04-03, 4908 - A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK AT THE WORLD – Recently my daughter gave me a glass ball used by photographers to capture a different image of their subject. Through the ball the image appears round and upside down. Each person sees the world differently; that may help my view change.
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A Tiny Heart in the Lupine Field
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2021 04-02, 4907 - A TINY HEART IN THE LUPINE FIELD – Now that most of the snow has melted on the Lupine Field, we cleaned the rest of the bird houses, and as I was inspecting the land, I came upon a section that was just ledge; in the middle, was a tiny heart. Nature blessed the land.
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2021 04-01, 4906 - THE COLOR OF PURPLE – Over the years I have learned that the color purple has special meaning to a lot of people. Some consider it a healing color and others think of it as spiritual. When the purple crocus bloomed, I was reminded it represented the healing energy that Nature gives us.
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The Color of Purple
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The First Flowers of Spring
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2021 03-31, 4905 - THE FIRST FLOWERS OF SPRING – I was recently greeted by a tiny splash of sunshine from the yellow crocus flowers that survived the winter to bloom another year. I so look forward to the first flowers of spring and know that other varieties will provide inspiration all summer long.
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2021 03-30, 4904 - CLUES FROM THE PAST – From time to time, when we explore the Reflection Center land, we discover clues from the past. Recently I discovered a large pine tree growing around two strands of barb wire. There was a pasture here in the early 1800s. Our souls also give us clues of our past.
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Clues from the Past
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Springing Up
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2021 03-29, 4903 - SPRINGING UP – The signs of spring are everywhere, and the daffodils are peeking up through the ground. It won’t be long before the landscape will be colored by their yellow blooms. This year I find that spring has a very special meaning of hope.
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2021 03-28, 4902 - THE RUSH OF SPRING – The little brook outside my window is filled to the brim with water from the melting snow as it rushes on to the rivers and lakes and finally the ocean, Covid winter.
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The Rush of Spring
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When You Focus on Hearts...
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2021 03-27, 4901 - WHEN YOU FOCUS ON HEARTS, IT’S AMAZING WHERE YOU FIND THEM – I am always on the lookout for hearts, whether in Nature or anywhere else. When I saw a heart- shaped mud puddle I smiled and knew that it was a sign from beyond.
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2021 03-26, PODCAST #4900 BOUNDARY MARKERS – We have a lot of property lines on the land that are marked in various ways from paint on trees to iron pipes at corners to stone piles. People also have personal boundary markers that others do not always recognize.
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Wallowing in the Snow
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2021 03-25, 4899 - WALLOWING IN THE SNOW – The warm sun has really softened up the snow, and I found myself wallowing in it as we hiked in to the Cabin. I slipped and went flat, getting my backside soaking wet. I dried out my pants in the sun and was grateful for the warmth.
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2021 03-24, 4898 - THE MELT IS ON – It is mud season: that time of year when the frost is coming out of the ground creating a lot of mud. It is also the signal that the growing season is just about here with warmer days and the time to bring our winter dreams to reality.
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The Melt Is On
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The Reward of the Hike
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2021 03-23, 4897 - THE REWARD OF THE HIKE – Every time I take a hike in Nature there is usually a reward waiting along the way: a bench with a view, a pleasant smell, or recently, sitting in the sun for a few moments.
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2021 03-22, 4896 - A GOLDEN SUNSET – On the first day of spring we drove an hour to get our second Covid vaccination shot. Then that afternoon we went on a walk in the fresh spring air. As the sun was setting, the horizon turned golden. It was a golden day with great promise of a golden future.
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A Golden Sunset
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Time to Clean House
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2021 03-21, 4895 - TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE – It is time to clean the birdhouses out before the next groups of renters arrive for the late spring and early summer. Usually there is a lot of drama with the bluebirds fighting with the swallows for occupancy. People are also cleaning house in many ways.
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2021 03-20, 4894 - READY FOR NEW GROWTH – The birch trees are growing new bark and as it is formed, the old bark begins to split and the wind helps unwind it from the tree. People are also having the chance to shed their old paradigms and embrace their new growth during this time of change.
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Ready for New Growth
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In Between
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2021 03-19, 4893 - IN BETWEEN – The little brook flowing by my window caught my attention recently with the beautiful frozen edges and flowing water in the center. It was another example of our being in between the seasons. By mid-day the ice melted and I knew we were experiencing the hope of spring.
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2021 03-18, 4892 - WALKING ON THE CRUST – It is a rare occasion when the snow has compacted and then refrozen, making it possible to walk on the crust a couple of feet above the ground. It is a chance to view the world a little differently. Every day has something special.
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Walking on the Crust
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Nature Celebrates with Green
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2021 03-17, 4891 - NATURE CELEBRATES WITH GREEN – Nature is celebrating St. Patty’s Day with a display of green moss on the stumps and green evergreen trees. In fact, Nature provides a reason to celebrate every day all year long.
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2021 03-16, 4890 - SAPSICLES – During this season of unpredictable weather, where one day it is spring and the next day is winter, the flow of sap in the maple trees sometimes flows easily or it might freeze at the spigot to create a sapsicle. If I were younger, I would choose one to taste. It is almost spring!
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Sapsicles
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Disappearing Snow Pack
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2021 03-15, 4889 - THE DISAPPEARING SNOW PACK – With the warmer weather of March, we have been watching the snow cover begin to disappear. It starts with a small patch of bare ground, usually under large trees or in spots where the sun is the brightest. It is a sign that life is beginning again.
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2021 03-14, 4888 - NATURE DESIGNS A CANOE – Early in the winter a heavy wet snow storm caused a large pine limb to break. Now as the snow is beginning to melt, the limb looks like a canoe. It is a gift for my mind, allowing it to sail away for great adventures.
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Nature Designs a Canoe
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A Peaceful Peace Garden
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2021 03-13, 4887 - A PEACEFUL PEACE GARDEN – Even in the winter, when the benches are covered with snow and the little pond is frozen over, there is something very peaceful about the Peace Garden. It waits patiently for the spring and the visitors that will be coming to ring the bell for peace.
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2021 03-12, 4886 - A PINK SUNSET – I am not sure if it is my perception or if the sunsets and sunrises lately have been more brilliant. A pink sunset can help create a peaceful night and manifest the next day filled with positive adventures
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A Pink Sunset
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A Winter Visit to the Grace Trail
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2021 03-11, 4885 - A WINTER VISIT TO THE GRACE TRAIL – Even though we have had a snowy winter, it is a joy to see how many people visit the land, including the Grace Trail at the Center. There they can leave behind a note with their worries on it.
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2021 03-10, 4884 - THE CRUNCH OF WALKING ON LEAVES IN WINTER – Now that the beech and oak leaves have just about all fallen as the trees get ready for new growth, the snowshoe path crunches under my feet. I feel like a kid as I swish along wondering how far the sound travels. Spring!!!!
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The Crunch of Walking on Leaves in Winter
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An Unplowed Road
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2021 03-09, 4883 - AN UNPLOWED ROAD – Once the snow cover on the road to the cabin has become deep enough to make driving it impossible, we resort to hiking or snowshoeing to go for our winter walks. Actually, what seems like an obstacle is really an opportunity to explore different ways to get to our destination.
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2021 03-08, 4882 - A MARCH AFTERNOON – March is one of my favorite times of year. The sun is getting stronger every day, helping late winter outside activities to be even more enjoyable. Even though the cold may not be done yet, there is now an excitement in the air for the coming spring.
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A March Afternoon
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An Old Bird's Nest in Winter
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2021 03-07, 4881 - AN OLD BIRD’S NEST IN WINTER - I recently discovered an old bird’s nest beside a trail I walk all year and had probably passed by when the bird was raising its young. In life we may discover something about others that we didn’t know when seeing them from a different perspective.
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2021 03-06, 4880 - FACES IN THE BARK – Every so often I will find a tree that seems to have many faces etched into its bark. I took a picture of one recently, realizing that not everyone will see what I saw. Each one of us sees life differently and sometimes it takes Nature to point that out to us.
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Faces in the Bark
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Brave Little Cedar
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2021 03-05, 4879 - BRAVE LITTLE CEDAR – Several years ago, friends gave us several small cedar trees that they we thinning from their property. At least four of them are still surviving, including one that keeps getting knocked down by snow each year. It is an example for people.
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2021 03-04, 4878 - SHADOW WAVE – The bright sun cast a shadow onto the white snow creating the image of an ocean wave. The shadow almost appeared to be blue, and I found the scene to be unique. It was a moment in time.
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Shadow Wave
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No Mail Today
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2021 03-03, 4877 - NO MAIL TODAY – The mail box we put near the Cabin as a joke several years ago, is almost covered with snow. Of course there is no mail delivery there, but there is still a way to send and receive messages from one’s belief system. People often forget it, but the line is always open.
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2021 03-02, 4876 - ANOTHER SPRING RITUAL HAS BEGUN – Our maple trees have now been tapped, a ritual I look forward to every March. It is the signal that life is flowing through the trees and energizing the plants still under the ice and snow. This year, it is a special spring filled with hope.
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Another Spring Ritual Has Begun
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The Roar of Spring
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2021 03-01, 4875 - THE ROAR OF SPRING – Today, the first day of March and meteorological spring, I can hear the wind lion roaring across the valley. It is the season, especially this year, of great promise for the season ahead filled with warmer weather and a return to a more normal life.
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2021 02-28, 4874 - HINTS OF SPRING – As we move from February to March the hints of spring are making their presence known. Even though winter will still have a voice for the next month or so, spring continues to make progress. The warmer temperatures are beginning to melt the surface of the old Class VI road.
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Hints of Spring
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Back Lighting
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2021 02-27, 4873 - BACK LIGHTING – Usually we like to see the world by looking at it from a light source that shines on the subject of our attention, but sometimes when the light is shining from behind the subject, we see it differently. This was true as I gazed at tree branches with brilliant sunset behind them.
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2021 02-26, 4872 - ANOTHER DAY TO PLAY – One of my favorite times of the year is late February, early March. It is a time when the snow is still here and the sun is warmer, making it comfortable to go outside and play in the snow, no matter what age you are.
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Another Day to Play
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The Pleasures of Nature
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2021 02-25, 4871 - THE PLEASURES OF NATURE – Whether I’m out in Nature or just thinking about it, it is a source of pleasure to me. Each time I look out the window or go for a hike, there is always something different to experience, no matter what the season.
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2021 02-24, 4870 - THE YING AND THE YANG – There are two hemlock trees on the ledge trail that when seen from a certain angle seem to be in perfect balance. I call them the Ying and the Yang trees and am reminded every time I pass them by how Nature provides the perfect balance for the mind and the soul.
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The Ying and the Yang
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The View That Never Gets Old
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2021 02-23, 4869 - THE VIEW THAT NEVER GETS OLD – For over fifty years I have been mesmerized by the view we have of the mountains from our house and now from the top of the mountain behind us. It is a magical view that lets my mind soar. All have a view somewhere that never gets old.
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2021 02-22, 4868 - THE PERFECT WINTER AFTERNOON – It was one of those midwinter afternoons that we had been waiting for - to go on a snowshoe hike with friends. The view from the Lupine Field was breathtaking, and after an hour and a have we returned with our hearts and souls refreshed.
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The Perfect Winter Afternoon
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Looking for Hearts
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2021 02-21, 4867 - LOOKING FOR HEARTS – I am on the constant look out for heart-shaped forms. They remind me of heart-based love and gratitude, and every time I see one, it brings that positive feeling back to me. It is good to have something that reminds us of something positive.
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2021 02-20, 4866 - THE BEECHES ARE BEGINNING TO SHED THEIR LEAVES – I have begun noticing that low spots in the snow are filling up with beech leaves that have clung to the trees all winter. It is another hint that spring is around the corner and a new growing season is ready to begin.
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The Beeches Are Beginning to Shed Their Leaves
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A Favorite Winter Pastime
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2021 02-19, 4865 - A FAVORITE WINTER PASTIME – One of my favorite winter pastimes is watching the birds that come to the feeders right outside our windows. On cold and stormy days when we choose to stay inside, they bring a flurry of life for us to appreciate as we wait for spring.
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2021 02-18, 4864 - PACKING DOWN THE TRAIL – One of the pleasures of sharing the land at the Center is that when we go for a snowshoe hike, the trail is usually already packed down by previous hikers, making it much easier for us to enjoy outdoor adventure. When we share, we receive much in return.
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Packing Down the Trail
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Predicting the Weather
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2021 02-17, 4863 - PREDICTING THE WEATHER – One of my favorite pastimes is paying attention to weather reports. Even with computer age technology, getting it absolutely right is still a challenge. Life is full of predictions, and the only way to know if they are right is to live through them.
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2021 02-16, 4862 - OPEN WATER – I was surprised to see water flowing in the mostly frozen snow-covered brook. It reminded me of how positive energy and actions often seemed to flow unnoticed until they bubble to the surface of life. Keep the energy flowing.
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Open Water
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A Full Parking Lot
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2021 02-15, 4861 - A FULL PARKING LOT – Even though the Center has been closed since last March, the grounds remain open to those that wish to find a little peace and reflection in Nature. This winter, with a good snow cover, the parking lot has been full of vehicles belonging to back country skiers. I love it.
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2021 02-14, 4860 - A DAY TO SHOW LOVE FROM YOUR HEART – Valentine’s Day is associated with love from the heart. It is a day to send your heart-based love out into the Cosmos where it will multiply and flow back to earth and all that live here.
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A Day to Show Love From Your Heart
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Afternoon Shadows
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2021 02-13, 4859 - AFTERNOON SHADOWS – As the sun gets higher in the sky progressing towards spring, it casts dramatic shadows in the mid-late afternoons on the snow-covered landscape. We cast energy shadows, both positive and negative, wherever we go across the landscape of life. It is our choice.
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2021 02-12, 4858 - WINTER COLOR – Winter colors are less colorful than the colors of summer. It is not only true in Nature but even in the clothes we wear. In winter I look for the things that might normally be passed by, like red branches on the maples that will eventually explode into red blossoms.
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Winter Color
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The Heart of Winter
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2021 02-11, 4857 - THE HEART OF WINTER – We are now in the heart of winter with a good snow cover on the land allowing the Hypnosis Glade to provide beautiful back country skiing for those that climb the mountain. Each day brings something special to be grateful for all year round.
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2021 02-10, 4856 - SNOW BAGEL – The old mill wheel resting on the stone wall in front of our big window looks to me like a big frosted bagel. It is interesting how we are reminded of other things when observing Nature. It keeps the mind active and sometimes the stomach hungry.
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Snow Bagel
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Red Skies in the Morning
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2021 02-09, 4855 - RED SKIES IN THE MORNING – Red skies in the morning can indicate bad weather ahead, which was the case recently when we got over a foot of snow. Forecasters attempt to predict the weather. In life we set positive intentions to help us create a positive forecast.
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2021 02-08, 4854 - AFTERNOON REFLECTION – As the afternoon sun sank low on the horizon, its rays reflected off the snow creating a pink glow on the trees out our back window. I grabbed my camera and took a couple of pictures just before the sun moved on. There are many special moments that last only seconds.
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Afternoon Reflection
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Studying a Birch
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2021 02-07, 4853 - STUDYING A BIRCH – I have always enjoyed studying the bark on birch trees. I even dreamed of building a birch bark canoe when I was young. Now I have the opportunity to observe many birch trees of all sizes on the mountain all year long.
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2021 02-06, 4852 - LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD – A year ago we were on a cruise in the Caribbean when we were told that we needed to return to port because they had gotten the wrong fuel. Now we are scheduled to return on a cruise a year from now. The future comes day by day.
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead
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Snow Covered Oak Leaves
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2021 02-05, 4851 - SNOW COVERED OAK LEAVES – Besides the snow covered peaks, there are many small artistic creations made by Nature in the winter, including snow covered oak leaves. To me one of the secrets of being in tune with life is to be able to discover magic no matter what time of year.
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2021 02-04, 4850 - SNOW COVERED PEAKS – One of the beautiful aspects of winter is the snow covered peaks we can see across the valley. There is always something a little different, such as the sun shining a spotlight on one or more of them. There is always something to be grateful for if we look.
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Snow Covered Peaks
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Mid-Winter
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2021 02-03, 4849 - MID-WINTER – We are now experiencing mid-winter, complete with a fresh foot or more of snow. We may have a lot more storms coming, but now the sun’s angle in the sky gets higher each day as we expand the length at least two minutes. Patience will help spring arrive at an enjoyable pace.
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2021 02-02, 4848 - GROUNDHOGS DAY – I don’t think the groundhog is going to see its shadow here in the foothills of the White Mountains in the middle of a snow storm. We really don’t know if the next six weeks will be stormy or calm. We will know how it was when we really get to spring.
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Ground Hogs Day
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Walking Out of the Wind
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2021 02-01, 4847 - WALKING OUT OF THE WIND – On cold winter days when the wind is blowing directly through the valley from the higher mountains, we often walk the old road which is located on the other side of the mountain out of the wind’s blast. In life we sometimes can’t make headway or are going too fast.
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2021 01-31, 4846 - DEEP FREEZE – The recent weather has put us in the deep freeze of winter, the coldest yet this year. People have been feeling the same way since the pandemic has frozen our lives. Now, as the days get longer and spring is on the horizon, so is hope that the pandemic will be a memory of the past.
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Deep Freeze
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Cold Sky
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2021 01-30, 4845 - COLD SKY – I could see the cold in the sky that I was also feeling on my face and I knew that this night would be a freezing one. Nature can give us many indications of coming weather if we pay attention. Life is full of signs that we can feel, hear, see, or even smell to help us navigate.
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2021 01-29, 4844 - EXPLORING THE FOREST – We love to explore the forest. Recently I discovered a single small hole in a tree drilled by a woodpecker exploring for food. It may come back in the future to expand its search. We do the same when exploring our soul’s purpose.
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Exploring the Forest
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Snow Covered Hiding Place
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2021 01-28, 4843 - SNOW COVERED HIDING PLACE – The snow covered brush pile makes a hiding place for smaller animals like rabbits to hide when being hunted by larger animals or birds of prey. People need a positive hiding place inside their heart when the world seems to be stalking them.
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2021 01-27, 4842 - SHAPED BY THE ELEMENTS – The snow cover on the land is constantly being shaped and reshaped by the elements. The wind creates drifts, and rain causes melt, and then the cold creates icy surfaces. Life is the same way; we are constantly being shaped and reshaped by the elements.
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Shaped by the Elements
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Frozen in Motion
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2021 01-26, 4841 - FROZEN IN MOTION – The little brook has slowly been freezing, section by section. Now the surface is frozen in motion, something that all of us have been experiencing this past year. Just as under the brook’s ice, we also have a flow moving.
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2021 01-25, 4840 - MAKING ADJUSTMENTS – The snow load on the roof let go and pulled the suet feeder off its hanger. The woodpecker just made the adjustment and ate from the feeder on top of the snow. Life is a constant adjustment and often the adjustment turns out better.
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Making Adjustments
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Mountain in the Sky
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2021 01-24, 4839 - MOUNTAIN IN THE SKY – We stood at the top of the Lupine Field to admire the mountains in the distance, and there was another mountain we had not seen before floating above the rest. It looked very real, but we knew it wasn’t. In life there are things that appear real but may not be.
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2021 01-23, 4838 - LOOKING FOR A CAVE – Ever since we purchased the land behind our house we have heard stories of a cave on the mountain. My psychic friends have even drawn me pictures. I’m not sure if we will ever find one or even if there is one, but it is a great mystery that keeps my mind active.
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Looking for a Cave
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The Breakfast Crowd
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2021 01-22, 4837 - THE BREAKFAST CROWD – I could see them coming out of the woods, and I hastily tossed some corn out the window; soon there was a crowd of turkeys grubbing for their breakfast. I thought back to when I wished I could see a wild turkey. Times have changed.
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2021 01-21, 4836 - ON A CLEAR DAY – It was a beautiful clear winter day, and Mount Washington stood out in its bright coat of white. I felt a cool breeze as I took in this spectacle, and when I left for the trip back to the valley, my mind seemed to have more clarity.
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On a Clear Day
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Light at Five
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2021 01-20, 4835 - LIGHT AT FIVE – Finally there is a little splash of light in the evening sky at five pm. I have been waiting for this to happen since the shortest day of the year. Now daylight is growing two minutes a day, spreading hope that before long, spring and freedom from the pandemic will arrive.
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2021 01-19, 4834 - UNDER CHAMBERLAIN LEDGE – On the southern side of our property is a steep ledge. We do not own the front, but we do own the steep side. We rarely visit the underneath side as it is hard to get to from the top, but we recently did. It gives us a different perspective to think about.
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Under Chamberlain Ledge
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A Sign in the Snow
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2021 01-18, 4833 - A SIGN IN THE SNOW – I spotted a familiar shape in the snow on the far side of the brook. It was a heart sign from the Source beyond our current understanding that I was on the right path and that I was not alone. It was a good feeling.
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2021 01-17, 4832 - I WONDER WHAT LOST THE FEATHER – It is not uncommon to find feathers on the ground while hiking, but I didn’t recognize this one. It was black and white. I wondered if it was a woodpecker. I wondered what may have happened to the bird. Nature and life always has a mystery to solve.
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I Wonder What Lost the Feather
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Birches in Winter
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2021 01-16, 4831 - BIRCHES IN WINTER – Birches have always been special to me since I was a child. We had one in the middle of our yard; I would imagine what it would be like to sail across a lake in a birch bark canoe. Birches can also be bent easily by winter snow and sometimes they never straighten again.
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2021 01-15, 4830 - THE JOY OF NATURE – I am grateful the many moments of joy I experience in Nature, from large scenic views to the sunlight shining through the trees on a winter afternoon. I usually come away from a moment in Nature feeling refreshed and ready for the next step on my path.
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The Joy of Nature
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Layers of Sky
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2021 01-14, 4829 - LAYERS OF SKY – I stood at the top of the Lupine Field and studied the layers of sky unfolding over my head. I wondered what it would be like to fly through them and perhaps even touch the different energies they produced. Actually, my mind did drift off for a few moments before I journeyed on.
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2021 01-13, 4828 - LONG SINCE ABANDONED – Lately, exploring some of the land near the old Class VI road, I discovered several maple trees with sap buckets still hanging on them from years ago. They must have been abandoned or forgotten by a previous owner. There a lot of things in life like that.
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Long Since Abandoned
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Choices
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2021 01-12, 4827 - CHOICES – We have several places on the trails that give the hikers a choice in which direction they want to go. Actually every time we hike we make these choices. In our daily lives we all have choices in the directions our goals take us. Just as on the trails, life also has signs to guide us.
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2021 01-11, 4826 - AFTERNOON HIKES – Another beautiful mid-January day brings about another mid-afternoon hike on the top side of the mountain. Nature provides such a nourishing canvas for the mind, body, and soul. So far, this winter has provided an incredible opportunity to experience Nature up close and personal.
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Afternoon Hikes
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Looking Down on Davis Pond
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2021 01-10, 4825 - LOOKING DOWN ON DAVIS POND – We can see several bodies of water from the ridge top, including Davis Pond. Looking down from the Lupine Field it appears to be a miniature community. I am reminded that Nature does help us get different views of life.
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2021 01-09, 4824 - THE TOP OF THE GLADE – The weather has provided an opportunity for winter walks to places we often do not easily get to this time of year, including visiting the top of the Glade and the back country ski trails down the front of the mountain. It is so peaceful and rejuvenating.
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Top of the Glade
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Quilted Sky
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2021 01-08, 4823 - A QUILTED SKY – The sky looked as if it was filled with tiny pillows, creating an interesting texture that reminded me of a quilt. I was also reminded that the sky is always different; exhibiting different textures and colors, and that reminded me of life itself.
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2021 01-07, 4822 - A SNOWY WALK THROUGH THE TUNNEL – With only a few inches of snow on the ground and a light coating on the pine branches overhead, I walked through the tunnel into a world full of hope and dreams as I journey to the far reaches of the Cosmos. I came back refreshed.
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A Snowy Walk Through a Tunnel
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A Visit to the Cabin
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2021 01-06, 4821 - A VISIT TO THE CABIN – Usually by now the ground on the mountain is covered by enough snow to prevent me from driving the truck up to the Cabin. So far this year I am still able to make an afternoon visit for a hike in Nature. Any day that could change, and out will come the snowshoes.
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2021 01-05, 4820 - WAITING FOR A MESSAGE – The mail box, covered in snow, waits patiently at the Cabin for a delivery that, because it is far away from the mail service, will not happen. Actually, messages are received there in the form of signs.
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Waiting for a Message
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