“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest…

Instead of sweating and being depressed about an unsure “hot future” let’s focus on the present, the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains. as well as a Native American Autumn legend from the distant past.  Besides, it’s not as hot…

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”  — W.B. Yeats…

“For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks.”  ― Friedrich Nietzsche…

This summer I’ve developed a routine of closely watching the storm radar on my iPhone’s weather application as a tool to guide not only our activities but also for predicting our dog Maggies panic reactions to nearby thunderstorms. Most…

   “At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.”    – Toni Morrison Chloe Anthony Wofford “Toni” Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher…