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2019 04-18, 4192 - THE ROAR OF SPRING – I heard the roar loud and clear when I woke in the morning. I smiled as I listened to the sound of water rushing down the mountainside in the little brook near the house. Spring arrived and the celebration of gratitude in my heart has begun.
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The Roar of Spring
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Pushing Through
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2019 04-17, 4191 - PUSHING THROUGH – Finally, the plants are beginning to push through the soil in their search for light. It is a time for renewed belief in the positive, not only for the season to come but for the opportunity for the world to grow unconditional love.
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2019 04-16, 4190 - FADING GLOW – By the time I was able to take a picture of the beautiful sunset, the glow had faded, but the scene was still beautiful and peaceful. We often overlook the less brilliant aspects of life, but they are still beautiful and often supported by a peaceful inner glow.
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Fading Glow
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Lost Bucket
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2019 04-15, 4189 - LOST BUCKET – At the end of tapping season the tappers retrieved their sap buckets but overlooked one that had pulled out of the tree. My wife discovered it and we will return it to the owner. I think of all the thoughts that we lose in our minds and those we find again.
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2019 04-14, 4188 - LINED UP – In a recent photo I took on the Maine coast I noticed that the dock and the bridge appeared to be lined up, but things were not as they appeared. The bridge completed the journey across the river and the dock went only half way. Sometimes life is not as it appears.
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Lined Up
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Timber Harvest
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2019 04-13, 4187 - TIMBER HARVEST – A large section of land across the valley caught my eye. It had experienced a timber harvest recently, accented by the recent snowfalls. I thought back to a couple of hundred years ago when most of the land had been cleared. I harvest ideas from the land daily.
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2019 04-12, 4186 - WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS WASN’T – Many times when I observe Nature, I think I am seeing something that, when I look through a telephoto lens, I find out it wasn’t what I thought it was. In life we often find out that what we think is, isn’t. It is always good to get a second view.
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What I Thought It Was Wasn't
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Time for Winter to Let Go
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2019 04-11, 4185 - IT IS TIME FOR THE JAWS OF WINTER TO LET GO – The jaws of winter have had us in its icy grip even though we are part way through April. It seems like a setback, but I choose to be optimistic that the weather will soon change. Then again, I choose to be optimistic about life.
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2019 04-10, 4184 - ON THE PROWL – The game camera captured a red fox on the prowl, searching for a meal. I feel like I am on the prowl when I walk the land in search of discovering something special in Nature that also applies to aspects of my life. There is always something new to discover.
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On the Prowl
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Doing the Spring Dance
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2019 04-09, 4183 - DOING THE SPRING DANCE – The weather in April reminds me of what it was to learn to dance many years ago when we moved two steps forward and then one step back, repeating the process up and down the dance floor. One can use a sense of humor when doing the dance of spring!
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2019 04-08, 4182 - NATURE CLOSES ITS ICE SCULPTURE GALLERY FOR THE SEASON – It has been a great winter for Nature’s ice sculptures throughout the season. Now it is getting ready for a new spring exhibit, and I can’t wait to discover the beauty that will unfold.
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Nature Closes Its Ice Sculpture Gallery
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Changes Come Slowly
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2019 04-07, 4181 - CHANGES SOMETIMES COME SLOWLY – We revisited the Lupine Field a week and a half after the first time this spring and noted that everything looked about the same, Winter was still there. Change in life often seems to be very slow and yet it is happening when you stay the course.
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2019 04-06, 4180 - A COUNTRY ROAD IN SPRINGTIME – I remember the romantic words of John Denver’s “Country Road”, but this time of year the county road on the back side of the mountain is a muddy road! It is like the road of life we travel. It is good to watch out for and not get mired in the muddy spots.
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Country Road in Springtime
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Vieing for the Flock
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2019 04-05, 4179 - VIEING FOR THE FLOCK – Usually there is one dominant male turkey that guards his flock of females during mating season, but recently I observed two males strutting their stuff behind the females. My thoughts turned to humans that vie for attention, as well as those that shun the spotlight.
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2019 04-04, 4178 - WHO TOOK THE SELFIE? – When we opened the pictures from one of our game cameras, we found a very interesting selfie. I’m not even sure what kind of animal it is. It appears to have rounded ears and is not overly large - just another mystery that Nature provides for us to investigate.
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Who Took the Selfie
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Spring Sunsets
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2019 04-03, 4177 - SPRING SUNSETS – There is something about the brilliance of spring sunsets. The energy in the sky is electrifying and inspiring. The promise of warm summer evenings is now on the horizon of my mind. Nature has so many ways of inspiring us.
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2019 04-02, 4176 - WHERE IS THE WATER LINE? – I took several photos of this bridge in the morning sunlight and one of them just stood out. It is hard to see where the water line is because the reflection makes it look really tall. We don’t always see the realities in life.
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Where Is the Water Line?
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Sounds from the Log Pile
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2019 04-01, 4175 - SOUNDS COMING FROM THE LOG PILE – On a recent hike we paused by the gate to check on a game camera when I noticed a pile of snow that seemed to be pushed out from under the old log pile. We heard the chatter of bear cubs inside. Gratefully, we moved quietly on.
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2019 03-31, 4174 - WHERE DID THE BENCH GO? – Recently when we visited the top of the mountain, my wife thought the bench was missing. Eventually we found the right spot and dug into the snow; it was there out of sight. It pays to look.
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Where Did the Bench Go?
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Floating Free
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2019 03-30, 4173 - FLOATING FREE – I watched the tiny iceberg floating with the current, having broken free in the warm spring air. It was on a short adventure until it returned to being one with the water. It is a wonderful time of year for our ideas to break free from dreams to realities.
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2019 03-29, 4172 - SPRING HOUSE CLEANING – We walked on top of the frozen snow to clean the bluebird houses in the Lupine Field. All four had nests built last year. Now the birds have a fresh start for this year. It was also a wonderful opportunity to clean and clear our minds at the same time.
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Spring House Cleaning
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Winter Still Hangs On
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2019 03-28, 4171 - WINTER STILL HANGS ON IN THE MOUNTAINS – After what seems like months I walked on the frozen snow to the top of the mountain and gazed across the valley where winter still hangs on. The cold breeze on my face warmed my heart as I welcome many more hikes as the snow melts.
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2019 03-27, 4170 - BLENDING OF THE SEASONS – The gray morning on the coast of Maine appeared magical as the seasons blended together with a light snow falling against the backdrop of red spring buds on the shrubs on shore. Life is a constant blend of seasons as we mature, and discover the magic.
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Blending of the Seasons
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Illusions
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2019 03-26, 4169 - ILLUSIONS – A large rock at the edge of a parking lot caught my eye. From where I stood it look like a rough carving of a turtle. My wife agreed. From a different angle I realized that it was not what I thought I had seen. Life has more than one view.
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2019 03-25, 4168 - SCREEN SAVERS CAN MAKE GREAT STRESS RELIEVERS – Every time we take a trip, whether close to home or far away, I take a lot of photos to help me remember the experiences I we have. My wife creates slide shows as screen savers that help bring back these positive experiences.
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Screen Savers
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Creating a Mind App
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2019 03-24, 4167 - CREATING A MIND APP – In today’s world of downloadable apps on most every subject imaginable, including meditation apps, we often forget that we can create apps for our mind to experience whenever we feel the need. All it takes is the feeling of gratitude felt in our hearts.
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2019 03-23, 4166 - COMING INTO FOCUS - Now that spring has arrived, I can turn my attention to all the changes that will shortly be coming into focus, such as the buds on the trees, the rising waters in the rivers, and the receding snow. Now is the time to focus on the goals I have set for warmer weather.
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Coming Into Focus
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Somewhere Underneath
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2019 03-22, 4165 - SOMEWHERE UNDERNEATH THE CROCUS WAIT - Somewhere underneath the massive pile of snow there are crocus waiting to bloom. They are already later than I have seen in the past. It just goes to show that each year, as well as each day, in our lives is a little different.
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2019 03-21, 4164 - THE WINDS OF MARCH – The winds of March are blowing through the valley, signaling changes taking place. The snow is somewhat reluctantly beginning to disappear, and the hints of warmer days ahead are becoming a reality. It is a time to embrace positive changes in many aspects of our lives.
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The Winds of March
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Spring Forward
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2019 03-20, 4163 - SPRING FORWARD – Finally, we have reached springtime. Now it is time to focus on the promises the season brings; time to set goals for the weeks or months ahead; time to rediscover life again every day.
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2019 03-19, 4162 - EVER WONDER WHAT’S IN THE CLOUDS – Have you ever wondered what is hidden in clouds besides moisture? Some people think they are a cover for alien space ships while others think it may be a safe place to travel in their minds. It is a mystery to me, just one of many.
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Ever Wonder What's In The Clouds
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Planning Ahead
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2019 03-18, 4161 - PLANNING AHEAD - I watched the process of tree tapping from my window and realized they were planning ahead by drilling the holes close to the snow pack so that over the next few weeks as the snow melts, they will be able to comfortably empty the sap. Planning ahead can make life easier.
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2019 03-17, 4160 - THE UGLY BEAUTY OF SPRING – Parts of spring are not beautiful at all and in fact are quite ugly, such as the brown snow and trash on the side of the roads. Life has two sides to it, and when we realize we are on the ugly side, we can consider changing it.
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The Ugly Beauty of Spring
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The Path to Sweetness
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2019 03-16, 4159 - THE PATH TO SWEETNESS - I can see the path to sweetness out my window where the gatherers of the maple sap walk with their snowshoes. I know that soon there will be fresh syrup to enjoy. There is always something sweet in life to sample if we are willing to taste it.
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2019 03-15, 4158 - MARCH MADNESS – When I think of March Madness, it is often about the college basketball tournaments, both men and women. Then there is the other form of March Madness here in the mountains when spring and winter collide, making the weather unpredictable, like life.
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March Madness
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Drip Drip Drip
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2019 03-14, 4157 - DRIP DRIP DRIP – The snow is melting off the roof one drop at a time. Soon, there will be so many drops that they form a small stream of water that eventually becomes a river that merges with the ocean. Just as the spring melt progresses, so do goals happen, one step at a time.
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2019 03-13, 4156 - A PERFECT MORNING – My intention each morning is to awaken with the feeling of gratitude. My expectations are for miracles to take place as I am guided through the day, and when I saw the beautiful sunrise and alpine glow on the mountains, I knew I was being guided through the day.
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A Perfect Morning
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A Welcome Sight
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2019 03-12, 4155 - A WELCOME SIGHT – Finally, the ritual of maple tapping has begun. It is a welcome sight after the long winter. Soon there will be sweet treats to sample. Every day contains some kind of welcome sight when we are mindful to discovering it.
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2019 03-11, 4154 - ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER STORM – It seems as if this winter has been a constant succession of storms, but now that March has embraced daylight savings and the sun is getting warmer, I think of the storms now as a memory of the past. Time helps put distance on memories.
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Another Day, Another Storm
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Still Hanging Around
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2019 03-10, 4153 - STILL HANGING AROUND – The winter snow is still hanging around as we approach spring. The split rail fence at the Center is almost all covered. I am reminded of things in our lives that still hang around after it is time for them to go. We don’t have to wait for Nature to make changes.
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2019 03-09, 4152 - NARROWING PASSAGEWAYS – The normally wide paths and roadways of summer have become narrow with the snows of winter. We do not have the options of walking that we will have when the snow melts. Life can sometime feel like options are nonexistent until we open to possibilities.
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Narrowing Passageways
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Peaceful Cove
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2019 03-08, 4151 - PEACEFUL COVE – Less than a month ago we parked our vehicle in the same spot. The wind was howling, and my wife didn’t even get out of the car as the high tide’s waves crashed on the shore. This time during low tide we experienced a calm, peaceful scene. The memory of this peace stayed with us.
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2019 03-07, 4150 - WINTER LOW TIDE – We took a recent short trip to the ocean just to connect. We arrived at low tide with calm waters and a beautiful winter scene of snow-covered rocks on the shore. I was reminded that being aware of the moment can bring about beautiful, inspirational discoveries.
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Winter Low Tide
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You Are A Light
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2019 03-06, 4149 - YOU ARE A LIGHT – You find positive things to say even when you may not feel that way. You find people and animals feel safe around you. You have learned to feel heartfelt gratitude and you live in a world filled with miracles. Your light is helping change the world.
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2019 03-05, 4148 - ALMOST COVERING UP THE SUN – The snow cover is so deep that it is almost covering up the sun. The sun I’m referring to is a trellis my wife can see out her office window. In the summer it has a wild rose growing up it. Now it becomes the hope of spring as the melting snow disappears.
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Almost Covering the Sun
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Not Many Visitors
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2019 03-04, 4147 - NOT MANY VISITORS – There have not been a lot of visitors lately to the trails on the mountainside at the Center. The snow has almost filled up the parking lots, and yet few hardy souls find their way to the woods. I am looking forward to when we can hike again.
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2019 03-03, 4146 - PLENTY OF SNOW – This has been a banner year for snow and there isn’t much room for more. Still, that is what Nature has blessed us with this winter and despite its inconvenience, the snow provides a vast beautiful white landscape to remember when the temperature is in the 90s.
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Plenty of Snow
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High Banks
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2019 03-02, 4145 - HIGH BANKS – The snow banks on the old road are about as high as I have seen them. That is also true on all the roads and driveways throughout the valley. One needs to be extra vigilant as they navigate their way about. It is always good to be vigilant whenever navigating through life.
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2019 03-01, 4144 - METEOROLOGICAL SPRING – March 1st is the beginning of Meteorological Spring. Even if it is still three weeks before Astrological Spring arrives, my mind has already turned the page and there is a spring of optimism in my steps and my mind.
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Meteorological Spring
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2019 02-28, 4143 - LITTLE FACES – I love to find little faces in the bark of trees. It appears there is always one or more that means something to me. I realize each person may see differently than I and may or may not find the faces that I find. Each person is on their own path of life.
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2019 02-27, 4142 - FEBRUARY WINDS – The winds of February howled across the valley causing many to have a sleepless night filled with thoughts of crashing trees and loss of power. It is a time to let ourselves find a safe harbor where love and gratitude create heart warmth.
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February Winds
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Golden Ice Nuggets
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2019 02-26, 4141 - GOLDEN ICE NUGGETS – The melting water coming off the roof was a golden color, tainted by remaining fall leaves. The water refroze into droplets of ice nuggets that reflected the afternoon sun. Riches come in many ways.
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2019 02-25, 4140 - FLOWING WATER – I love to watch flowing water, especially when it gets close to spring. It is an indication of things to come. As a child, we used to build inner-tube rafts and travel the vast ocean in the little hollow across the road. Flowing water also brings out the kid in me.
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Flowing Water
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2019 02-24, 4139 - FIFTY YEARS OF WINTERS – In the winter of 1969 we had one snowstorm that measured four feet. Once the roof had been cleared, I could walk up it onto the roof. This year we have a lot of snow, and I am grateful we are still here to enjoy it.
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2019 02-23, 4138 - ROSY GLOW – I enjoy sitting in my comfortable chair in the morning, sipping coffee from my favorite mug, and watching the rosy alpine glow on the mountains across the valley. It is that time of year when all comes together with perfect timing; a great way to start a magical day.
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Rosy Glow
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February Moon
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2019 02-22, 4137 - FEBRUARY MOON – There is something about a full moon in the heart of winter that transforms darkness into near daylight on a clear night. It is a moon filled with energy that affects people differently. Some respond negatively and some positively. I hope you had a good experience.
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2019 02-21, 4136 - IT WAS A GOOD LUNCH – I was able to capture the bobcat licking its chops after what must have been a good lunch. I thought of the food people consume, both in what we eat and what we consume spiritually. When I lunch on gratitude many times a day, I feel like the bobcat licking its chops.
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It Was a Good Lunch
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Snapped
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2019 02-20, 4135 - SNAPPED – The small pine tree could not bear up under the weight of winter. It snapped at its trunk. A lot of people have been feeling this way under the weight of winter and yet we have flexibility that starts with feeling gratitude for something in our hearts. Spring is coming.
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2019 02-19, 4134 -HEAD SHOT – Lately I have attempted to capture the personalities of some of the wild animals and birds that live on or visit the mountain. I was struck by the head shot of a male turkey of how beautiful and ugly they are. Just as in humans, every creature displays a unique personality.
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Head Shot
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Piercing Eyes
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2019 02-18, 4133 - PIERCING EYES – The Barred Owl came back for another visit. It perched on a branch with its head actively surveying the landscape, its eyes seeming to pierce through things we cannot see. Some people can see realities that others may not. It can be a beautiful gift.
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2019 02-17, 4132 - NO PLACE TO SIT – My son snow-shoed over to the Center and photographed the benches on the Grace Trail that had almost disappeared. Even with no place to sit, the land remains peaceful. Wherever one experiences Nature, whether sitting or standing, there is always peace within.
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No Place to Sit
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Brightening Skys
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2019 02-16, 4131 - BRIGHTENING SKIES – Although the brunt of the snow storm came overnight, the flurries lingered until afternoon when I spent several hours moving snow. As evening approached, I noticed the skies were brightening, giving promise to the next day. I paused in appreciation.
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2019 02-15, 4130 - A TURKEY IN THE BROOK – Just before the last snow storm as the brook was refreezing from a February thaw, Nature created a turkey ice carving. It was a chance encounter with this piece of art that captured my imagination and provided a little soul healing.
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A Turkey in the Brook
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Eye to Eye
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2019 02-14, 4129 - EYE TO EYE – My neighbor called to tell me a bobcat was in the back of their house. I grabbed the camera, headed over, and out their back window I saw this magnificent wild creation of Nature. I gazed eye to eye at it through my camera lens at a safe distance.
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2019 02-13, 4128 - THE WISHING TREE – We have a tree that reminds me of a chicken’s wish bone. My sister and I used to make a wish and then pull on a dried wish bone when we were children. The one who got the longer piece was supposed to get the wish. Now all I need to do see the tree.
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The Wishing Tree
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Finding Color in a Colorless World
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2019 02-12, 4127 - FINDING COLOR IN A COLORLESS WORLD – At first glance, the ocean scene looked colorless, just gray. Looking deeper I saw colors in the rocks, the waves and the sky that helped brighten my day. Life is full of color we often miss.
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2019 02-11, 4126 - THERE IS NO BAD DAY AT THE OCEAN – We took a drive to visit the ocean on a gray winter day. The wind was howling, and it had been raining. We sat in the car and took in the majestic beauty in front of us. There are many things, including animals, that can always give us a good day.
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There Is No Bad Day at the Ocean
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Slowly Sinking
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2019 02-10, 4125 - SLOWLY SINKING – For twenty years or more we have been watching an abandoned pile of logs slowly rot and sink into the ground. Now less than half its original size, each winter the weight of the snow helps them disappear. Nature is providing hope as it reclaims the land.
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2019 02-09, 4124 - A PREVIEW OF MUD SEASON – The recent February thaw created bare ground on sections of the old road. It was a preview of the mud season still a month or more away. Even if mud season is an inconvenience when it occurs, the preview gives hope for the warmth to come.
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A Preview of Mud Season
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Side Hill Melt
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2019 02-08, 4123 - SIDE HILL MELT – Ever since I was a child, one of my favorite late winter pastimes is watching the snow melt away from the trunks of large trees growing on sunny side hills. Even though the melt may be interrupted by stormy weather, I am grateful for the chance to observe Nature.
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2019 02-07, 4122 - SUNSET AT FIVE – Now it is light at 5 pm. That is another milestone reached as we journey through winter. I am grateful for the increasing daylight, and each day I have the opportunity to find these little sparks of gratitude; it helps me find the positive side of life.
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Sunset at Five
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A Brief Reprieve
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2019 02-06, 4121 - A BRIEF REPRIEVE – Nature gave us a brief reprieve from winter. It provided an excellent opportunity to venture out into a warmer world and observe the melting snow and ice. I am reminded that we can always take a brief reprieve from the world in our minds with gratitude.
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2019 02-05, 4120 - WATCHING OVER THE FLOCK – I have observed from my window over the years that turkeys often have one bird which watches for predators while the others eat or rest. I also have a feeling that something is always watching over me.
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Watching Over the Flock
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Light at Seven
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2019 02-04, 4119 - LIGHT AT SEVEN – I have been waiting for six weeks for it to be daylight at 7 in the morning. Now my focus turns to when it is still daylight at 5 pm That will be in only a few days. It is all part of my winter ritual as I patiently wait for spring to arrive, part of my little goals.
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2019 02-03, 4118 - ANTICIPATING A WARM UP – The weather forecasts have been predicting an incoming warm-up. Filled with anticipation, I can hardly wait. It will be good to take the sting out of winter even for a short time. We spend a lot of time anticipating in life. The outcomes vary, just like the weather.
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Anticipating a Warm Up
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The Shadows Know
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2019 02-02, 4117 - THE SHADOWS KNOW – I used to listen to a radio program as a child called “The Shadow” about a man that could become invisible and solve crimes. The tradition of Ground Hogs Day is based on an old legend about seeing its shadow to predict winter’s end proves that only the shadows know.
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2019 02-01, 4116 - TURNING THE PAGE – Finally, the month of January has ended, and I have turned the page of the calendar with great anticipation that spring is getting closer every day. It is time to begin planning for the advancing daylight and warmer weather. Actually, we turn a new page every day.
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Turning the Page
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Winter's Bite
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2019 01-31, 4115 - WINTER’S BITE – I saw the jaws of winter waiting to take another bite out of the hope of spring. The bite came overnight with another snowstorm. Before I went out to clear the snow away, again, I paused to take in its beauty which helped ease the pain of the bite.
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2019 01-30, 4114 - CHILDHOOD INFLUENCES – Thinking back to childhood influences that helped promote my interest in Nature, perhaps the earliest ones were the wild animal stories of Thornton Burgess which were published in the newspaper. I thought of them as almost human.
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Winter's Bite
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Having a Little Rest
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2019 01-29, 4113 - HAVING A LITTLE REST – A titmouse took a rest break on the feeder close to the window. This usually very busy bird paused for a moment, allowing me to capture it with a photo. I was grateful that Nature had given me another inspiration to help guide me through my day.
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2019 01-28, 4112 - THE FLOW CONTINUES – Whenever topics seem hard to think up, I know that the little brook always has a story to tell. It recently disappeared, covered with ice and snow, but resurfaced again with the rain. Our creative flow is always there, sometimes just out of sight and mind.
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The Flow Continues
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A Sky Full of Hearts
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2019 01-27, 4111 - A SKY FULL OF HEARTS – I could see the rough shape of a heart in the clouds reflecting the sunset. I captured the scene and, in my mind, saw several other heart shapes. I took what I had witnessed as a positive sign that someone or something was sending down love.
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2019 01-26, 4110 - LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW – Over the years I have seen many amazing things looking out the window. One of them occurred the other day when I looked into the eyes of a barred owl that was looking for a red squirrel breakfast. All of us has a window in our minds where we can observe life.
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Looking Out the Window
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Nature's Cat & Turkey Games
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2019 01-25, 4109 - NATURE’S CAT & TURKEY GAMES – I spotted a flock of turkeys scrounging for food under the window where we keep our birdfeeders. At the same time, I got a text from our neighbor that the bobcat was headed our way. I thought of a time when ancient man was food for animals.
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2019 01-24, 4108 - A BOBCAT IN THE DRIVE – After seeing the photo of my neighbor’s Bobcat I realized I had one right here ready to go to work. It is a different kind of Bobcat after its namesake in the wild. Nature influences so much in our lives.
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Bobcat in the Drive
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The Neighbor's Cat
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2019 01-23, 4107 - THE NEIGHBOR’S CAT – My neighbor who has several cats, mostly indoor ones, sent me a picture of a new cat that was hanging around outside. It was a Bobcat, and I am sure looking for a meal of mice or squirrels. It is a joy to know that the woods are full of Nature’s creatures.
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2019 01-22, 4106 - CLEARING SNOW – A fact of life during the winter here in the White Mountains is the number of times we clear snow from the paths and drive. I find that driving the old tractor is a wonderful way to clear my mind as I clear away the snow.
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Clearing Snow
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Mental Escapes
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2019 01-21, 4105 - MENTAL ESCAPES – In the heart of winter we turn to mental escapes to help pass the time and set goals for the future. Memories of past trips and adventures can help us relieve our experiences. Seed catalogues can help us plan the future. Little escapes are good for the moment.
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2019 01-20, 4104 - PRELUDE TO THE BIG ONE – As a gentle snow fell, all the warnings were there that the big one was approaching from the mid-west. The television, recorded phone messages, and the internet broadcast the news. It is wise to pay attention to warnings we receive internally and externally.
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Prelude to the Big One
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Thanks to Those That Make It Possible
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2019 01-19, 4103 - THANKS TO THOSE THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE – I am very grateful for all the neighbors that make it possible for others to walk the land, especially in the winter. They clear the parking spots off the old road, and I can see by the packed snow-covered trails that many come to enjoy.
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2019 01-18, 4102 - WINTER LIFE – As we approach the heart of winter here in the mountains, life takes on a different perspective. The weather forecast often determines how the day will unfold. There are roofs to be cleared and sand to be spread on the driveway. Yet each day has its specialness.
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WINTER LIFE
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