The View Beyond
“And into the mountains I go to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir
That Is The Question
“A sense of humor… is needed armor. Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.”
Hugh Sidey
Dolomite Quarry
Dolomite is found in sedimentary basins worldwide. It is thought to have formed by magnesium-rich groundwater’s post-depositional alteration of lime mud and limestone. Dolomite and limestone are used in similar ways. They are crushed and used as an aggregate in construction projects. They are kiln-fired in the manufacture of cement. They are…
Tree Loss
As one travels along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, dead trees are highly noticeable when found among the surrounding thick forest. Numerous causes of tree losses can occur, including climate change, resettling air pollution from other regions, invasive species, disease or old age. A 2020 study found that about a quarter of…
Eastern Sky and Clouds
I’m grateful for the much-needed rain that Post Tropical Cyclone Debby amply provided as it passed through the area yesterday. The weather apps indicate it rained about five inches here, but that seems high from my post-observation, at least locally. Still, it may be correct since a good part of my experience during…
Lost
“Sometimes when you lose your way in the fog, you end up in a beautiful place! Don’t be afraid of getting lost!”– Mehmet Murat Ildan