“Looking at the Earth in all its wonder, in all its splendor — it’s all dynamics; it’s alive. It’s not tumbling through space. It’s not moving aimlessly. It’s moving with logic and purpose. It’s too beautiful to have happened by accident. What I’m saying is there is a creator of the universe. There’s a God.” […]
“Nature chose for a tool, not the earthquake or lightning to rend and split asunder, not the stormy torrent or eroding rain, but the tender snow-flowers noiselessly falling through unnumbered centuries.” –John Muir “Happy New Year!” What a way to spend New Year’s Eve. We were heading back home after a post-Christmas get away. Our […]
“New Year’s Eve is like every other night; there is no pause in the march of the universe, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another twelve months may be noted; and yet no man has quite the same thoughts this evening that come with the coming of darkness […]
“It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds, for the opportunity to rain on a tent.” ~ Dave Barry, American author & humor columnist If we all moved into tents, might the drought loosen its grip over the Southwest? We may have to consider this now since La […]
“The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation of Thanksgiving “I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to […]
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir, “Our National Parks,” 1901 Yes, we did just arrive home […]
Here in Southern California There is a weather condition known as the Santa Ana Winds Fire wind Oh, desert wind She was born in a desert breeze And wind her way Through Canyon Way From the desert to the silvery sea ~ Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in […]
“I am struck by the simplicity of light in the atmosphere in the autumn, as if the earth absorbed none, and out of this profusion of dazzling light came the autumnal tints.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Excitement is in the air! Autumn is here with its rich colors and ever-changing nature. Thoreau’s impassioned words […]
“Seems it never rains in Southern California Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before …” ~ Albert Hammond, English pop/rock songwriter, musician and vocalist A hint of autumn was in the air over Labor Day Weekend. Mornings were a mere 60 degrees and daytime only reached the mid-80s. Come evening it was cool […]
“If you should rear a duck in the heart of the Sahara, no doubt it would swim if you brought it to the Nile.” ~ Mark Twain I’m always watching the weather, am currently watching the Summer Olympics and, with amazement, watching the athletes. But who was watching the pool chemicals at the Maria Lenk […]