Isi, Guardian
Isi leans against the mossy trunk and closes her eyes. Beneath the wind and water, she hears the forest’s deeper song—the roots speaking in a language few…
In The Mood For Bright Autumn Leaves
The cool mornings and seasonal temperatures have me in the mood for bright fall leaves, but sadly, our immediate area still doesn’t have many good examples. I understand some nearby areas have more colorful leaves, but I haven’t been out to photograph them. In any case, I decided to go back and post a couple…
Ruth, Making Memories
The butterfly alights gently on Ruth’s hand. She sees her granddaughter’s eyes widen and thinks how brief such moments are—how quickly a child’s gaze can shift from wonder to distraction.
Fanciful Friday: October Trivia
October – the month when the northern hemisphere’s wardrobe shifts from tank tops to cozy sweaters, pumpkins take over front porches, and supermarkets try to sell you 3.5 pounds of fun-size candy at a time. But what makes October tick, besides the ticking of haunted house clocks? So with a little AI help in gathering…
Maeve, The Game
I lie still beneath the autumn leaves as their edges poke my chin. Their golden-brown cover muffles the distant voices.
On Top
I’ve dug back into the 50-year-old folder again to choose a photo for today’s post. A peek into history, one single moment in time and place. After arriving in Stowe, Vermont, I wanted to get some exercise, so I hiked to the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak at 4,393 feet. One early morning,…
