Jun 4, 2019 | travel & inspiration, nature & awe
It’s a more gentle life here in these North Carolina mountains when slow, yet sure, comes June. Temperatures modulate, the winds calm (relatively speaking), our meadow comes to life. A wild new green climbs the ridges then settles, making a deep rich carpet, one...
Apr 18, 2018 | nature & awe
Because sometimes we just need a little reminder love is all around. XXOO I’d love to send a note when there’s a new post. Just leave your email here! [wysija_form...
Aug 16, 2017 | nature & awe
Y’all. You know how I love the animals around Bickley’s Pond. All the animals. But I do not love it when the squirrels get to the bird feeders. Tim has made an art of bird feeder placement, determining just the right position with just the right hood to...
Mar 29, 2017 | nature & awe
Most nights we are in the mountains I awaken two or three times just to check for light at the foot of the bed. It’s something we didn’t realize when we bought the place, the fact our bedroom faces east. Which means we can leave the shade...
Feb 10, 2017 | nature & awe
The Snow Moon comes tonight. Still I can’t help posting these photos from last night. Because for the first time in many, many years, I happened to be where snow fell all day long. Then as day began...
Dec 1, 2016 | nature & awe
WE STRETCHED OUR THANKSGIVING weekend in the mountains one more day, giving us time to prep for some work we’re having done in December. It’s a decision that resulted in us being there for one of the most unsettling nights I’ve ever experienced,...
