We’ve been a nation shrouded in darkness since November 9, yet today we welcomed the darkness as we eagerly awaited the total solar eclipse. In a paradoxical twist, it was the promise of darkness that breathed an airy lightness into our country. Today was a … [Read more...] about The Promise of Darkness, Eclipse 2017
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Reflections on the Setting Sun
The problem with a sunrise is that it happens too early in the morning. The sunset, however... Now that's a different story. A sunset is time for reflection. A sunset reminds us that one day closes, as if it were Mother Nature's etch-a-sketch shake. A sunset … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Setting Sun
Mother Nature’s Marvel
We don't need Earth Day to remind us that Gaia herself rules the world. Have you ever stopped to marvel at nature? It is particularly striking this time of year in North Carolina. There's a rainbow bursting in every yard, between the sidewalk cracks, and peeping … [Read more...] about Mother Nature’s Marvel
Faith in Fall
North Carolina in the fall is a pageantry of riches. The tapestry of colors makes you audibly swoon in awe. The other day when I was driving home from school with Bird I remarked that the brilliance of fall colors makes me see a higher power in vivid color … [Read more...] about Faith in Fall
Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet
We used to watch Planet Earth on our old behemoth television that made everyone look grainy and pockmarked. We always commented how much better Planet Earth would be in HD. It took Wisconsin going to the Rose Bowl and the Packers going to the Super Bowl to give Mac Daddy the … [Read more...] about Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet