Category: Nature
Time to harvest
These days I am harvesting the wonderful fruits of the seeds of friendship planted in the seasons of yore. In the spring during a fundraiser which brought the community together in a way I have not seen before, I won two unique gifts: a day of fishing with a friend and a harvest of figs [...]
The Wilderness
I am back after five nurturing days in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park which was both a journey back to nature, and back to myself. O thou who hast set foot in the wilderness of knowledge and taken abode within the ark of wisdom! Not until thou hast grasped the mysteries concealed in that [...]
Music, nature, and friends complete me
Quick update, for life is speeding yet its appreciation is slow… After an amazing turn out of 35 people for the “Music for the Soul” concert, and a couple of birthday parties, I headed to the Shenandoah National Park to camp in honor of independence, and to listen to Eric Harper’s new brilliant CD. Every [...]
On Earth Day
On one hand the fact that Earth Day exists is a testimony that there is a problem with the way we treat Mother Earth. One the other hand a single day is not enough — no more that having a Father’s Day is enough to appreciate fatherhood. But we need to start somewhere. My steps [...]
Once upon a time, childhood took place outside
Once upon a time, childhood took place outside… This rings so true! Growing up in Bulgaria, we always had a garden plot in the city, a vineyard near the city, and orchard and vegetable gardens in both villages I spent time — where my mom and my dad were born. My interactions with the gardens [...]
Hiking adventure and gratitude
I had a wonderful day hiking Old Rag Mountain in Virginia. I find that being close to nature in the company of a wonderful friend is so nourishing. We shared a beautiful adventure, beautiful vistas, beautiful prayers — all on the top of the mountain — what could be better? I am well aware, O [...]