Gazing Into the Storm
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2020 01-18, 4467 - GAZING INTO THE STORM – Looking into the snowstorm and gazing at the snow-covered trees with snow covered branches, it is hard to keep focused. That is when our experiences come through our mind’s eye and our senses become alive to unnoticed information.
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2020 01-17, 4466 - A PINK START TO THE DAY – I don’t think there is anything more beautiful than a fresh coat of snow and an alpine glow on the mountains. It is a pink start to the day. Needless to say, my heart was filled with gratitude. My intention is to find a pink start to the day no matter what the weather.
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A Pink Start to the Day
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Debris Field
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2020 01-16, 4465 – DEBRIS FIELDS – Debris fields are studied to determine causes, such as the direction of a storm. Our forests are full of debris from past storms, and our lives are also. We can find our direction through them one step at a time.
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2020 01-15, 4464 - MEASURING TIME – Today is halfway to meteorological spring. The days are getting longer, and I am very aware of this as we progress towards February and March. Humans seem to spend a lot of time measuring time. It is also good to remember that each day along the way is a special day.
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Measuring Time
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January Melt Down
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2020 01-14, 4463 - JANUARY MELT DOWN – The weather has been topsy-turvy recently with record high temperature in January leading to a large snow melt. I even heard a bear holler in the middle of the night. Regardless of the weather, it is our daily attitude that makes a difference.
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2020 01-13, 4462 - PROFILE IN BIRCH BARK – I spotted the bark on a birch tree peeling away, making way for new growth. Then I noticed that Nature had sculpted a profile and I wondered what spirit had posed for the event. It could have been just the wind, but I am still trying to solve the unknown.
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Profile in Birch Bark
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Summer flashback, Learning to Drive
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2020 01-12, 4461 - SUMMER FLASHBACK, LEARNING TO DRIVE – Our granddaughter recently turned sweet sixteen and has enrolled in driver education classes. Last summer her mother asked me to help her learn in our side by side vehicle. We gain from experiences our entire life that help us navigate.
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2020 01-11, 4460 - OLD TOM & THE FLOCK ARE BACK – I had seen them the day before heading for the neighbors. Then they appeared under the birdfeeders for the first time since the major snowstorm blanketed the area. Even though they are not a novelty anymore, I am always grateful to see them.
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Old Tom & The Flock Are Back
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2020 01-10, 4459 - FROSTING FOR THE DAY – Recently, it seems that each morning brings a dusting of new snow that looks like frosting on the rocks along the edge of the little stream. Frosting on a dessert is usually the sweetest part of the meal. Frosting for the day, a positive thought, helps sweeten life.
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2020 01-09, 4458 - WATCHING THE RIDGELINE – Another new discovery as I walk the old road is that there is a ridgeline that I had never noticed before. Now that I am aware, every time I walk or drive through the area, I watch for wild animals. New views in life can bring new finds.
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Watching the Ridgeline
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A New View
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2020 01-08, 4457 - A NEW VIEW – With the recent logging across the old road from the Hypnosis Center property, I am enjoying new views of the mountains in the distance. When major events in our lives happen, our mind can change and we have a different and new view, which can be disorienting if we don’t realize the change.
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2020 01-07, 4456 - SLIDING AND GLIDING THROUGH THE SNOW – I am always looking for wild animal tracks in fresh snow and when I saw the smooth groove, I wasn’t sure what animal made it. I wondered what the reason was. Perhaps it was playing.
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Sliding and Gliding Through the Snow
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Traveling a Winding Road
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2020 01-06, 4455 - TRAVELING A WINDING ROAD – Many country roads do not progress in a straight line. They wind through the landscape, often making it hard to see one’s destination. Life is like a country road, and around each turn there is something unique to discover.
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2020 01-05, 4454 - HYPNOSIS GLADE – The Granite Backcountry Alliance has created four glade trails on the land and named them with positive titles reflecting the Center’s mission of positive awareness. Whether you ski or hike these trails, you can find your own sacred space(s) to connect with your soul.
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Hypnosis Glade
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Buttoned Up
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2020 - 01-04, 4453 - BUTTONED UP -The door is now on the meditation shed at the Center, making it weather tight for the winter. Next spring the windows will be installed, and the bell we purchased years ago will be hung. It is another step on the path of how dreams become realities.
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2020 01-03, 4452 - COULD IT BE? I had just about given up that there were still rabbits on the mountain when I saw a track that I believed to be a survivor. It has given me hope that I will find more evidence. When we are about to give up on something in life, it could be that a clue will give us hope.
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Could It Be?
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Winter Dreams
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2020 01-02, 4451 - WINTER DREAMS – Now that the ground is covered in snow and winter has set in, it is the perfect time to dream of and create plans for the spring and summer ahead. One of our projects will be planning how the cabin will become a retreat over time. Dreams can become reality when we continue to adjust and believe in them.
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2020 01-01, 4450 - A BLANK CANVAS – The snowstorm blanketed the valley and mountainside with at least a foot of snow, creating a blank canvas for those who wish to play outside. It is also the first day of a new year and a new decade, creating a blank canvas for creating the next steps on our life purpose.
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A Blank Canvas
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When the Light Is Right
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2019 12-31, 4449 - WHEN THE LIGHT IS RIGHT – A patch of green on a maple tree, illuminated by sunlight, caught my eye as I gazed out the window. It was moss and it looked like a bouquet. Without the sunlight it appeared dark. We often miss clues to life that are illuminated right in front of us.
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2019 12-30, 4448 - A BEAR WITH INSOMNIA – The footprints crossing the trail were large and at first we weren’t sure if they were animal or human. On further investigation we found them to be a bear with insomnia. Perhaps the changes in the climate have changed both humans and animals.
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A bear with insomnia
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Measuring Time
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2019 12-29, 4447 - MEASURING TIME – The seasons, events and locations in Nature are a way for me to measure time. Currently, it is the return of Nature’s ice sculpture show in the brook that flows down the mountain. One abstract appears to be a winged figure. I look forward to these moments in time.
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2019 12-28, 4446 - KING OF THE HERD – I recently retrieved the photo card from one of our game cameras and found the image of a very large ten point buck that I would call the king of the herd. Life is full of things we don’t often see.
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No Need for Snowshoes
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2019 12-27, 4445 - NO NEED FOR SNOWSHOES – The lack of snow is either a plus or a minus, depending on your winter expectation. This is also the time when we look at the pluses and minuses of the past year as well as the past decade and even further back. I prefer to consider opportunities.
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2019 12-26, 4444 - SPRING IN DECEMBER – I am not sure if there is a typical winter anymore. Sometimes we have a snow cover in October and sometimes not before January. This year it feels like spring in December, great for hiking, not for skiing on the trails. I just enjoy each day.
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Spring in December
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2019 12-25, 4443 MAGICAL – Christmas has been a magical day for me since I was a child. The magic has changed and now is experienced in the smiles of strangers and random acts of kindness. I still think of myself as a child and wonder what it would be like to experience this magic all year.
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2019 12-24, 4442 - LIGHTING THE WAY – I didn’t used to like the waning daylight of December, but lately with all our holiday lights, I look forward to it. Perhaps it’s just discovering the power of gratitude flowing through my heart. That light shines all year long regardless of the day’s length.
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Lighting the Way
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Deer Prints in the Orchard
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2019 12-23, 4441 - DEER PRINTS IN THE ORCHARD – As I walked through the orchard I discovered hoof prints in the snow from a large deer. It was proof, even though I did not see the deer, that there is wildlife living on the land. Even though I knew it, it was good to see the proof; proof is manifest reality.
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2019 12-22, 4440- WHERE HAVE ALL THE RABBITS GONE – I always look forward to seeing the tracks of rabbits in fresh snow, but this year there is not one to be seen. I wonder if the predators have wiped them out or if they have just moved on to a different environment. Hopefully they will return.
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Where Have All the Rabbits Gone?
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Stairway to the Sky
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2019 12-21, 4439- STAIRWAY TO THE SKY – There is a spot on the top of the mountain that appears to be a stairway cut out of the ledge that faces the “Bridge” across the valley. On this Winter Solstice, I wonder as I wander the land if the ancients knew something that still remains to be rediscovered.
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2019 12-20, 4438 - WINTER WONDERLAND – A fresh coating of snow just before the winter solstice has turned the landscape into a winter wonderland. I can imagine what it would have been like to travel the old road in a horse drawn sleigh as I blend the past with the present. We are all pioneers.
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Winter Wonderland
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Splashes of Red
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2019 12-19, 4437 - SPLASHES OF RED - I have enjoyed being greeted with slashes of red intermingled with a brown landscape as I drive around. They are the festive berries that last through the holidays and bring color to life, and I am grateful to have them greet me.
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2019 12-18, 4436 - CONTRASTS – Winter snows have had a hard time becoming established in the foothills this year. As I stood at the top of the Lupine Field, the bare ground was a sharp contrast with the winter white of the mountains. We live in a world of contrasts, and yet there is beauty in all.
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Contrasts
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A Good Year for Beechnuts
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2019 12-17, 4435 - A GOOD YEAR FOR BEECHNUTS – By the looks of the empty shells on the ground, this has been a good year for beechnuts. They provide food to help the wild animals though the winter. The forest is also providing spiritual food to help us find gratitude for the days ahead.
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2019 12-16, 4434 - SATURATED – The foothills are saturated with water due to heavy rains of the past few days. The ground can hold no more. People are also saturated with holiday events, food, and emotions. It won’t be long before the holidays will be over and the ground covered with snow.
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Saturated
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Full Moon at Dawn
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2019 12-15, 4433 - FULL MOON AT DAWN – When the moon is full and the sky is clear, our best view is just before dawn as it sets behind the mountains to the west. There is something about the moon that captures the imagination. A moment with the moon can change our lives.
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2019 12-14, 4432 - PEEKING DOWN – When I stand at the top of the Lupine Field this time of year, I can peek down at the miniature lake and houses in the valley. It provides me a different view of life, and I become an observer. Even if I was in the valley, I could step back and imagine I am up on the mountain.
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Peeking Down
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A Shocking Discovery
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2019 12-13, 4431 - A SHOCKING DISCOVERY – I found it in the middle of the orchard, and I suspect that an animal or bird had left it there. It was a shocking discovery, partially eaten. I took a photo as I had no idea what it was or where it came from. Later, my wife informed me that it was a dog’s toy. That’s life.
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2019 12-12, 4430 - THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER – This winter has had many ups and downs depending on how you view the weather. If you enjoy winter sports it is more of a downer and if you like less snow it is an upper. Regardless of the weather life itself has many special moments in it.
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The Ups and Downs of Winter
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The Colors of White
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2019 12-11, 4429 - THE COLORS OF WHITE – We think of white as a pure simple color but when I study white snow on a white birch, I am reminded that there are as many shades of white as there are in every color. When we think life has no definition to it, shades of white can open up the shades of life.
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2019 12-10, 4428 - LEDGE BY DAY, PORTAL AT NIGHT – Years ago a friend sketched a “ceremonial bridge” she said we would find up on the mountain. A short time later we discovered that when the sun is setting over the ledge across the valley, the bridge appeared. I wonder what the ancients knew.
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Ledge by Day, Portal at Night
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Through the Pine Tunnel
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2019 12-09, 4427 - THROUGH THE PINE TUNNEL – As I walk through the tunnel of pines on my way up the small hill to the trail to the ledge, it is like entering a different world. My mind is opened into a broad expanse with adventures waiting to experience.
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2019 12-08, 4426 - SHROUDED IN MYSTERY – From the top of the mountain I can see a pyramid off in the distance that appeared through a shroud of clouds when I observed it recently. I wonder what its origin is and what mysteries it holds.
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Shrouded in Mystery
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The Little Tree That Grew
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2019 12-07, 4425 - THE LITTLE TREE THAT GREW – Years ago when we first bought land with a little orchard, we decorated a fir tree during the holiday season. Over the years the tree grew and grew. Now Nature decorates it with snow. If we stick with our positive intentions, it is amazing how they grow.
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2019 12-06, 4424 - WINTER MORNINGS IN THE FOOTHILLS – If you live in the foothills of New Hampshire and are willing to get up before the sun rises, a spectacular scene often appears when West and North glow pink. That positive glow can stay with the viewer all day long.
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Winter Mornings in the Foothills
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After the Snowfall
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2019 12-05, 4423 - AFTER THE SNOWFALL – The storm lasted two days and part of New England was inundated with as much as three feet of snow. Here in the foothills we only experienced a few inches. After the snowfall the weather cleared with a beautiful sunset. I am reminded there are always sunsets.
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2019 12-04, 4422 - INCH BY INCH - So far, our snowstorms have been measured inch by inch rather than foot by foot. Still, inches can add up as the winter progresses. Life sometimes moves forward with big events and at other times inch by inch. The key is to move forward with positive intentions.
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Inch by Inch
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Let the Decorating Begin
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2019 12-03, 4421 - LET THE DECORATING BEGIN – December, the darkest month of the year, is filled with the lights from holiday decorations as well as the lights from within our souls. With this powerful combination it often changes our perception of darkness.
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2019 12-02, 4420 - PREDICTING THE WEATHER – Anticipating the first major storm of the month, I bounced around from TV channel to channel comparing forecasts to find the one that best met my wants. Rarely do predictions come out as expected. In life we do have positive intentions to help us be flexible.
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Predicting the Weather
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Cold Winds Are Blowing
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2019 12-01, 4419 - COLD WINDS ARE BLOWING – As we begin meteorological winter, cold winds blow through the valley. The days are almost at their shortest as the lights of the coming holiday, as well as the lights inside of each of us, point the way through the darkness.
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2019 11-30, 4418 - WINTER IS CLOSING IN – The mountains across the valley are now snow covered, and even though we have not had a major storm here, winter is closing in. Before it arrives, there is still time for easy walks that can lead to new discoveries as we wait for the next stage to take place.
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Winter Is Closing In
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Sharing the Road
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2019 11-29 4417 - SHARING THE ROAD – We saw an interesting sight when visiting Williamsburg, Virginia recently. A Revolutionary re-enactor and a modern powered scooter were sharing the road at the same time. It is good to remember that wherever we go, we do share the road with different periods of history.
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2019 11-28, 4416 - A WONDERFUL DAY TO FEEL GRATEFUL – When Abraham Lincoln officially proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving, the country was in the middle of the Civil War. Today I am grateful that we have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving and create a powerful message of love and gratitude.
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A Wonderful Day to Feel Grateful
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Rediscovering the Land
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2019 11-27, 4415 - REDISCOVERING THE LAND – Every time the land changes a little, whether by logging or building a new trail, or even fresh snow, there is something new to rediscover. There is always something in life to rediscover, such as an old friendship.
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2019 11-26, 4414 - NOVEMBER SKIES – The skies of November are the cloudiest of all twelve months as fall and winter compete for control of the season. Sunny days are always special, and when it is gray, we have the light within us to help show the way.
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November Skies
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Leaving an Impression
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2019 11-25, 4413 - LEAVING AN IMPRESSION – We discovered that the metal frog placed on a moss-covered rock had left an impression when it was picked up for the winter. It is good to be mindful that our actions and even our thoughts leave impressions long after an event has occurred.
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2019 11-24, 4412 - A CONVERSATION WITH HISTORY – Recently while visiting Yorktown, Virginia, I paused along the river walk to have a conversation with Washington, Lafayette, and Paul de Grasse. I wondered how these three would view the world today.
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Conversation with History
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First Fire in the Cabin
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2019 11-23, 4411 - FIRST FIRE IN THE CABIN – Recently I lighted our first fire in the woodstove in the cabin, and, as the stove came to life, my mind thought back to waking up to my grandfather building a fire in his cabin in the woods. We all have a fire within us that sometimes can use some rekindling.
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2019 11-22, 4410 - FROZEN GEMS – The Japanese researcher Emoto found that water frozen in containers with positive messages of love placed on them consistently formed beautiful crystals. The others were jagged. It seems like the people who walk the land contribute to the beauty of the frozen gems.
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Frozen Gems
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Top of the Glade
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2019 11-21, 4409 - TOP OF THE GLADE – Thanks to the members of the Granite Backcountry Alliance, we now have a beautiful glade for skiers in the winter and hikers the rest of the year to enjoy and connect with nature. There is nothing like a little journey underneath tall pine.
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2019 11-20, 4408 - SLEEPING WALLS - The snow-covered stone walls on the mountain appear to have begun their annual winter sleep. At the same time, I am aware by the tracks in the snow of all the animals that are awake and moving about that I didn’t see in summer.
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Sleeping Walls
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Crab Apples
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2019 11-19, 4407 - CRAB APPLES – Seeing snow covered crab apples reminded me of how beautiful the blossoms were in the spring. The tiny fruit provides little nutritional value to humans, just to the wildlife. Still, there is a lot of mental and spiritual value in crab apples, another important part of life.
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2019 11-18, 4406 - WHEN PEOPLE COME TOGETHER MARVELOUS THINGS CAN HAPPEN – Recently I witnessed an amazing event at the Center when the Granite Back Country Ski Alliance assembled a team of over 50 people from several states to create some glade skiing trails. Marvelous results happen with positive intentions.
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When People Come Together
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2019 11-17, 4405 - SNOW COVERED FERNS – The recent snow fall has given me the opportunity to observe Nature from a different perspective. The brown ferns are surrounded and covered with a coating of white, creating a magical scene. It warmed my heart on a cold morning.
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2019 11-16, 4404 - SEASONAL TRIM – Nature has responded to the calendar, providing a blanket of white just in time for the holidays with a sparkling icy trim. It is a magical time of year if we allow the child inside to investigate the beauty surrounding them.
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Seasonal Trim
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Snow Covered Apple
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2019 11-15, 4403 - SNOW COVERED APPLE – The recent two-inch snow fall has given me the opportunity to get a different view of the landscape and more things in Nature to marvel at and to discover with gratitude. One example is a snow-covered apple still on the tree in the orchard.
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2019 11-14, 4402 - NO TWO SUNSETS ALIKE – With a fresh coating of sun and a clearing sky, I ventured outside to capture another sunset. As I studied the beauty of nature, I again realized that no two sunsets alike. There are no two moments in life exactly alike.
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No Two Sunsets Alike
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Patchwork Rock
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2019 11-13, 4401 - PATCHWORK ROCK – I have walked by a basketball sized rock hundreds of times without observing its unique makeup. It reminds me of a patchwork quilt that must have a fantastic story to tell about how it was formed. Then again, we are all like patchwork quilts.
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2019 11-12, 4400 - NOVEMBER SNOW – It has begun. November snow is falling and coating the ground. It is a day some have been dreading while others are dancing with joy. It is the reality of life here in the foothills of New Hampshire, a time to transition to winter.
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November Snow
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The Land Is Ready & Waiting
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2019 11-11, 4399 - THE LAND IS READY AND WAITING – The land is ready and waiting for its first major snowstorm. Frost is already beginning to live in the shade, the leaves litter the ground, and those who burn wood have created large piles for the winter ahead. It is a time to connect with our ancestors.
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2019 11-10, 4398 – DECORATED STUMP – Green moss decorating an old pine stump caused me to pause for a moment and take in the unique artwork that Nature had created. This exhibit will last until winter snows cover the landscape. Nature has special treats to discover.
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Decorated Stump
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Gray Days of Fall
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2019 11-09, 4397 - GRAY DAYS OF FALL – As the days get shorter and closer to snow season, we often find ourselves living in a gray, seemingly colorless, landscape. Even this time of year Nature has many different and unique things to experience. Life always has much to discover.
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2019 11-08, 4396 - UNCOVERED – Now that the leaves are off the trees I can see into the woods and I discovered a beautiful large rock/small boulder with white quartz oozing out. There are so many finds waiting to be discovered this time of year, not only in Nature but in all of life.
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Uncovered
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The Greens of November
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2019 11-07, 4395 - THE GREENS OF NOVEMBER – November is a great time to discover or rediscover the many shades of evergreens such as pine, hemlock, and cedar. Most of the year I focus on others aspects of Nature, but I relish the opportunity to be aware of the wholeness of life.
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2019 11-06, 4394 - ALONE AND SUROUNDED BY NATURE – There is something about late fall that takes me back in time where I enjoyed being alone and surrounded by Nature. The sounds and the sights in the woods become alive as my senses become more alert. It is a time to hear the messages of the Cosmos.
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Alone and Surrounded by Nature
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Captured on Camera
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2019 11-05, 4393 - CAPTURED ON CAMERA – The game camera at the bottom of the Lupine Field captures wildlife passing through the area. Recently it caught what looks like a German Shepherd with its nose to the ground. There was also a similar image taken at night. Is it a dog or a wild animal?
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2019 11-04, 4392 - LEAFLESS – It is the time of the year when all the hype of the fall foliage has ended and most of the leaves have dropped. It is a time to reflect and plan for the seasons ahead. It is a time to be grateful for the leafless beauty that provides a different view of life.
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Leafless
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Stone Animal
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2019 11-03, 4391 – STONE ANIMAL - After a recent logging operation, I could see into the woods and noticed a large rock that looked like a stone animal. I had never seen it before. There are many things in life that go unnoticed until our attention is drawn to them.
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2019 11-02, 4390 - MONUMENT TO HEARTS – There is a small monument on the land that someone built with two stone hearts on the top. To me, it was a reminder that many people are aware of the strong positive energy the heart emits when it is filled with gratitude. My goal is to always be mindful of this.
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Monument to Hearts
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Native American Walls
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2019 11-01, 4389 - NATIVE AMERICAN WALLS – I have often wondered if some of the stone walls on the land were built by Native Americans. There are differences in the way some have been constructed and appear to have openings left for spirits to travel back and forth.
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2019 10-31, 4388 - SPIRIT GUARDIANS – The land is overflowing with spirits, including the guardians of the stone walls. When you look carefully, you can often see their stone faces keeping watch. They are custodians of the knowledge of the centuries.
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Spirit Guardians
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Fall Rains Fill the Little Brook
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2019 10-30, 4387 - FALL RAINS FILL THE LITTLE BROOK – The fall rains are replenishing the moisture in the ground, and the excess water flows down the mountainside. There will be nourishment for new growth in the spring as well as a fire deterrent. Our souls are also constantly nourished by Nature.
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2019 10-29, 4386 - FALL LEAVES ARE EVERYWHERE – The leaves are falling off the trees and are scattering everywhere. They get tracked into the house and cover the roads and lawns. Eventually they will begin to break down and nourish the soil. Imagine if every leaf was an act of kindness.
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Fall Leaves Are Everywhere
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Fall Birches
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2019 10-28, 4385 - FALL BIRCHES – There is something about white birch trees, especially when there are several growing in the same vicinity. This time of year they stand out even more when they are surrounded by autumn colors. When we become aware of birches, we become aware of more in life.
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2019 10-27, 4384 – NATURE’S MYSTICAL SIDE – The overnight rain had ended except for a light mist, and I could see the mountains through the low floating remaining clouds. It was a mystical scene and I thought of the realities that we often miss when we are not mindful of the unknown.
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Nature's Mystical Side
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Ever Expanding
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2019 10-26, 4383 - EVER EXPANDING – Over the summer, the fairy house nestled up against an old pine stump has been growing in size, making room for more occupants. Not only are the fairy rooms expanding, Nature expands our minds, making room for more positive thoughts.
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2019 10-25, 4382 - TIMELESS JOURNEY – Every time I travel the old Class VI dirt road to the cabin and orchard, I begin a timeless journey connecting the past, future and present. It is the opportunity to connect with the vast knowledge of the Cosmos that helps guide me on my soul’s journey.
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Timeless Journey
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Fall Reflections
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2019 10-24, 4381 - FALL REFLECTIONS – Now that the fall colors have faded, it is a good time to reflect on the season with gratitude and to refocus on the late stages of autumn. It is also a wonderful time to set goals for the season to come with your mind, body, spirit, and soul.
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2019 10-23, 4380 - NATURE CREATES AN ARRANGEMENT OF OAK LEAVES – Nature continues to amaze me with her artistic abilities. It may be in oak leaves, clouds, rocks, or wildflowers. The season doesn’t make a difference. Nature can also help arrange our minds to see things differently.
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Nature Creates An Arrangement
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Mowing Complete
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2019 10-22, 4379 - MOWING COMPLETE – Finally all the fall mowing is complete. It is not a hard task, just time consuming. Now my mind can focus on the next item on the checklist. I like to think that life moves at a pace with Nature that is always done and never complete.
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2019 10-21, 4378 - WHITE CAPS – The storms of October cause white caps on ocean waves and the first coatings of snow on the higher peaks of the mountains. Even though Nature is signaling the approach of winter, the beauty of the white capped mountains framed by the last of the fall colors, is a joy to see.
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White Caps
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Living on a Plot of Gold
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2019 10-20, 4377 - LIVING ON A PLOT OF GOLD – I followed the rainbow to the Lupine Field where I could see that it ended one ridge away. I thought of the “Pot of Gold” at the end of a rainbow and realized as I stood there on that crisp Autumn morning that I was already living on a plot of gold at rainbow’s edge.
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2019 10-19, 4376 - THE VIEW FROM THE FRONT DOOR – Now that the cabin is being cleared out by the previous owner, I am beginning to study the landscape from the front door. I think of the many different views I have from the mountain and how each one gives me a different view of life.
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The View from the Front Door
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Hidden Away
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2019 10-18, 4375 - HIDDEN AWAY – Hidden away in the base of a hollowed-out tree, my wife discovered mushrooms growing when she peeked inside, wondering if it was a den for small animals. I thought of people who continue to develop their talents, waiting to be discovered.
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