“Write until you surprise yourself.” -Unknown I read this quote just a few days ago. Being surprised while writing is… Read more Be Surprised

A dark, almost black salamander crept sluggishly through the short, green grass by the barn. Placid and lethargic with the… Read more Tarich granulosa: Salamander Encouter

After every rain I am especially careful to watch my step now. The extra moisture brings out the Banana slugs… Read more Banana Slugs

At this time of year, when the horses are out in the Big View Pasture on the hillside, I am usually… Read more Big View Pasture

A house is bought; a home is created. With time spent adding details – hanging a wreath, a photo; installing… Read more The Spaces we Make

Two weeks before I packed all my belongings into a six foot by eight foot trailer and moved to a… Read more The Grasshopper Year