2013 Poetry Month #4 – To Spring
The following are a couple of selections from William Blake, an English writer born in 1757. He is...
Poem – Spring
Clear evening chill light lingers over treetops one last time dear Orion.
2013 Poetry Month #3 – Narrow Road to the Interior
These selections are from Matsuo Basho, a Japanese writer born in 1644. He is most famously known for...
Looking for Spring
Muddy paws and cold nose. Icy path beneath naked oak. Sun fingers over the hill catch our eyes....
Belief
On this spring day with the tinge of winter, Easter is upon us. The cream corn casserole, a...
Essay – Ice Climbing, Alaska 2007
I wrote this a couple of weeks ago about ice climbing in 2007 in Alaska (Matanuska Glacier). The...
Poem – Black Swan
Emerging from the prairie and the ancient oak roots. numb, cold, senses fall away, the threads loosen, bonds...
Alaska Photos
I finally added photo galleries from 3 trips to Alaska. They can be viewed here. 2007 2010 2012
Lutsen Basked in Light
A few photos from a recent trip to Lutsen on Lake Superior. Basked in cold light the shoreline...
Poem – Snowy Field
Across the snowy field no footprints. Streetlights brighter further the sun sinks. Cold begins to creep in upon...
Alaska 2007 – Ice Climbing
The way up is almost perpendicular to the frozen ground. The glacier looms over me like a white...
Alaska 2007 – Ice Climbing
The way up is almost perpendicular to the frozen ground. The glacier looms over me like a white...
Training and Colorado
With just 3-weeks to go until ice climbing training in Colorado and less than 5-months until Mt. Rainier,...
Planning Continues
Most of the required gear has been taken care of for Mt. Rainier, except for two jackets that...