Tag: seasons

• Vernal Equinox

  

  Today marks the vernal equinox. Vernal is a lovely word, meaning pertaining to spring. Spring derives from the Old Norse and means to jump or rise. It seems appropriate that we spring forward into the season, a time in which new life appears to literally spring into being. Among my favorite places to visit as…

  Michael Watson PhD

  March 20, 2016

  Ecopsychology, Nature, Shamanism

  equinox, Native American, seasons, Shamanism

• Autumn Comes to Vermont

                  Autumn came swiftly this weekend. Early yesterday morning we went to the farmers’ market, winter jackets drawn up tight below our chins. Wind blown sleet and rain drove everyone to cover, where we commiserated with the already frozen vendors.

  Michael Watson PhD

  October 18, 2015

  Nature, Stories

  autumn, nature, seasons

• Equinox

                    Yesterday was the Autumn Equinox, and I joined a goodly group of other folks who had gathered at the fishing pier to watch the sunset.

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 24, 2015

  Nature, Shamanism

  autumn, equinox, nature, seasons, Shamanism

• The View From Here

  We are two weeks away from the Summer Solstice and the days continue to lengthen. Last evening, as we ate, we were treated to lovely light in the forest canopy, along with bird song. What a fine way to dine with friends! The tomatoes are growing as we wonder what happened to the reticent to…

  Michael Watson PhD

  June 7, 2015

  Climate Change, Nature

  climate change, seasons, stories