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Rote & Ritual
Personal introspection and new music to get through the day from my friend at The Day on Fire....
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Stepping Into New Light
Three-months have passed since I stepped into a new day, awash in Minnesota morning light. This would be...
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Imagine What is Lost
We know there is no land within what we can see with the naked eye or binoculars, and...
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Tree on Cliff
We have been visiting this location on Lake Superior for 10-years. Through every season and every weather pattern....
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Essay – Rebirth in Alaska
Introduction The experiences and premise of this essay are from a 2007 expedition to Alaska through the guiding...
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Autumn Thoughts
Speeding through November with December around the corner, a pause is warranted in the daily flow to reflect,...
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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...