Sheep mountain at the edge of Kluane Lake. I opened the door of the tiny plane and hopped out, sinking into the wet snow up to my shins. Squinting behind my sunglasses, I scanned the sea of snow-covered peaks glistening against a blinding blue sky. We were completely alone. Tiny specs of life standing in the… … More A Marvelous Tale

That Glorious Day! As done in long ago days of ancient/old praise because of salvation will again be sung unitedly joyful, internationally bold. Sounds of exultation. Sounds of rejoicing. Voices of ones saying: “Give thanks to Jehovah of armies, for Jehovah is good; his loyal love endures forever!”’ For “A nation that is keeping faithful … More That Glorious Day!

If Allowed to Enter I don’t know if I would have preferred it to come swiftly. Like a hurricane. Or a tornado. Rip the roof right off your beloved home, memories, cherished photos and trinkets you’d accumulated, as with a tragic accident, bang! Or a car crash. Then follows the unexpected knock at the door … More If Allowed to Enter

Anew Musicality of divine words exhaling simple truths graciously tendered as symphonies resplendent conveyed on intoxicating waves of viable proof enthralls those in humility drawn. As Christ himself stated: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him” since mankind’s spirit of Satan spawns an angry agitated black violent sea of … More Anew

Why Care Luxurious pristine sandy beaches sported by vacationing millionaire players suddenly swarmed by violent waters swirling drowning residents,all inundated by towering aquatic slayers now our tragic eternal norm? Global warming spawning devastation fearsome, alarming though drawing thrill-seekers desiring to famously surf death dealing Tsunamis? Deforestation triggered by consumers chasing latest mass-produced celebrity bred expensive … More Why Care

CNN: The day the sun disappears. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwgOqf7Dk

Andrea Stephenson on nature, the seasons, and writing: “In the long, slow turn of the seasons, I see the pattern of a writer’s life. A cycle of hope and despair, of tunnelling inwards to find a nugget of wisdom and reluctantly re-emerging to display it to the world.” via Brief delights — Discover

(This shot could only be achieved with a long lens from where my vehicle was positioned) Wildlife on an African safari is nothing less than spectacular, but creating truly memorable images can be challenging. Animals don’t appear on command and when they do, making sure we get a great photo isn’t high on their list… via … More Awe-Inspiring Shots from Africa’s Animal Arsenal

“Cheap coffee is one of America’s most unsung comfort foods.” via Returning to a Simpler Cup of Coffee — Longreads

This week’s Farmers’ Market offering is purposely low on vegetables. The CSA share from last week was so generous that we were still working on it when I went to the market Saturday. But I did not come away empty-handed. The peaches and berries are so abundant this year, something I am definitely thankful […] via … More Farm Market Flavors