
Rote & Ritual
Personal introspection and new music to get through the day from my friend at The Day on Fire....

Stepping Into New Light
Three-months have passed since I stepped into a new day, awash in Minnesota morning light. This would be...

Imagine What is Lost
We know there is no land within what we can see with the naked eye or binoculars, and...

Tree on Cliff
We have been visiting this location on Lake Superior for 10-years. Through every season and every weather pattern....

Essay – Rebirth in Alaska
Introduction The experiences and premise of this essay are from a 2007 expedition to Alaska through the guiding...

Autumn Thoughts
Speeding through November with December around the corner, a pause is warranted in the daily flow to reflect,...

Good morning from Leroy and Vinny
Looking at the calendar, over a month has passed since my last post here. Where does the time...
Essay – In That Moment
Imagine what life would be from this moment forward if we moved away from the chatter and negativity...
Poem – Transitions
Through our normal daily lives, time consistently pushes us forward toward goals and moments we may or may...
Returning from Alaska
Returning from an Alaskan retreat, I am different. Nothing earth shattering and most likely not noticeable to most...
Words and Actions – Revisited for 04/18/17
Rugged facial features and expressions, like that of mountain men in history books and legends standing atop the...
Mountains and Ice
Recently resurrected the domain and website at http://www.mountainsandice.com that will focus on stories, poetry, photography and anything related...
Nature – Stones
Do the stones we find on the shoreline, inspected closely before placing in a pocket for safe keeping,...
Time’s Plan
Another year on the calendar has passed and we celebrate. A celebration of accomplishments and of moving beyond...
Nature – Water, A Winter Perspective
Standing upon the rocky ledge overlooking the crashing waves of the superior waters, I am taken away from...