On this solstice morning we awoke to a deer in the field and a Mordorish sky which slowly gave way to bright sunshine. How appropriate! We are still waiting for winter, or what passes for winter here on the south coast of Massachusetts. Folks here insist this is winter but that assertion is a stretch … Continue reading Solstice Kitchen
Today dawned a spectacular late autumn day, the sun hitting bright foliage with an illumining, slanted light. Autumn continues to unfurl ever so slowly and we are enjoying the leisurely spread of colorful foliage. After a very chilly start,the fall has been much warmer than the historical norms, further evidence that New England is more … Continue reading Acknowledging Ancestors and Spirits
Today dawned overcast and warm, the humidity palpable. The wind is now whipping the trees in gusts. We just took a look at the radar; it looks as though things will soon get stormy. Certainly we need the rain. While trees are predominantly green, some leaves are beginning to put on fall color; the Japanese … Continue reading Beaver People
A lovely mid-summer day. Here by the bay we are pleasantly warm as opposed to hot, a condition I much appreciate. Our van is in the shop for servicing; in its absence I took the e-trike for a spin around the neighborhood which is abloom with June flowers. Just lovely. Sometimes I get stuck fretting … Continue reading Building a Good Dream
Dreaming the World 