There is a remnant of the Big Woods that once covered much of western Wisconsin and south-central Minnesota, not too far from where I live. It is a small Scientific and Natural Area managed by the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources. It’s name is Wolsfeld Woods and it is one Read more…
Here is mix of old and new photos to enjoy. Quote of the day: “I think us here to wonder, myself. To wonder. To ask. And that in wondering bout the big things and asking bout the big things, you learn about the little ones, almost by accident. But you Read more…
Quote of the day: Then one day I was walking along Tinker Creek thinking of nothing at all and I saw the tree with the lights in it. I saw the backyard cedar where the mourning doves roost charged and transfigured, each cell buzzing with flame. I stood on the Read more…
I can smell the very breath of spring in the air. All of the crab apple trees around the city are in full bloom this weekend. The Breath of Spring Each breeze in our open-window weather days wafts the scent of apple blossoms into our home. When I go outside Read more…
Quote of the day: “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca The day began overcast and gray. As the morning progressed the skies darkened and rain began to fall. All afternoon, the rain fell, wind chimes Read more…