In Memoriam

It is with a broken heart and many tears that I announce the passing of a dear friend, sister in … More

Mr. Bad Raccoon Watercolor

This is Mr. Bad Raccoon. Mr. Bad Raccoon liked to visit my bird feeder at Christ in the Wilderness promptly … More

I have a choice. I can let worry hijack my thoughts or I can just say, no, to them. It’s … More

62°F and very breezy. Somehow you don’t mind the wind when it’s mild, even if strong. I could sit here … More

Green Valley Forest Preserves 32°F mostly sunny, brisk wind When my nerves become anxious and I recognize that prickly, edgy … More

08-28-2016 (Sun) 88°F Rain. Beautiful rain. Straight down it was…no meandering, no skewing, no divergence, no wind. Tapping on leaves … More

I found this beautiful weed climbing on a friend’s fence. Beautiful but rather toxic. While not as poisonous as its … More

Vanity – n., 1 anything that is in vain or futile 2 worthlessness or futility 3 being vain, or too … More

I sit underneath an oak tree whose arms sprawl against an intense blue sky this cool brilliant morning. The arms … More

Did you ever hear someone groan when it started to rain? “Oh MAN!” They might sigh, “Why does it have … More