“The buffaloes are gone. And those who saw the buffaloes are gone.” -Carl Sandburg The Daniels Park Wilderness Conservation Area, a little ways south of Denver, has restored a herd of Bison. These beasts were grazing really close to the fence. Being this close, it’s easy to understand why these majestic animals were revered. TheirContinue reading “Where the Buffalo Roam”
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Spikey Springtime Surprise!
It’s spring time and new life is on the prowl. This little spikey specimen was exploring the railing of a bridge on the West Ridge Trail – taken April 17th, 2021 in Redwoods National Park. Humboldt County, California And now for the super zoom 😃
James Irvine Trail 3-7-21
A few beautiful photos from the James Irvine Trail, in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County, CA. Taken 3-7-21 More In Company of Angels
The Value of Open Dialogue
During Part 2 of our seminar on Celtic Christianity last Saturday, near the end of the discussion I made an offhand generalization about Trump supporters. Another participant civilly and respectfully offered a different opinion. While I internally chided myself for bringing politics into the discussion, I was glad that other person spoke their mind, andContinue reading “The Value of Open Dialogue”
Clam Beach Vista 3-6-21
Clam Beach Vista, Humboldt County, CA 3-6-21 Just a few photos, the show this night was less visibly specular, but no less magical. A huge line of birds flew past! More Heartbeat of God
Arcata Forest 2-28-21
My first hike in Arcata Community Forest, Humboldt County, CA 2-28-21 And a few pics of sunset from the nearby ridge.
Ma-le’l Dunes 2-27-21
More Heartbeat of God
Why I’m excited to learn about Celtic Christianity
I was raised Lutheran, my parents dragged me to church every Sunday. The dominant feeling I remember from church was one of boredom – endless hours of reciting words and singing hymns that held no meaning to me. It just felt empty. So when I left home for college, I stopped going to church andContinue reading “Why I’m excited to learn about Celtic Christianity”
Ma-le’l Dunes 2-21-21
Ma-le’l Dunes, Humboldt County, CA 2-21-21 Lots of heavy clouds… I wasn’t sure what the sunset would be like. Then the clouds erupted in pink and purple… And here’s a bonus image from a few days previous – stormy clouds… More Heartbeat of God
The Value of an Interfaith Approach to Spirituality
Religion and spirituality are like ice cream: we all love ice cream (well, most of us), but we all enjoy different flavors. Some people like chocolate, some enjoy vanilla, while others relish rocky road. There’s no right or wrong flavor of ice cream, just different personal preferences. Here at the Abbey of the Redwoods, weContinue reading “The Value of an Interfaith Approach to Spirituality”
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