I Went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.
-henry david thoreau
The Fallen Leaves
Should we mourn the loss of the leaves? Or should we celebrate the life of the tree?
Seeing Clearly
We cannot control every situation, but we should always remember that we can control how we respond.
On The Road Again
I had not walked the trails for two weeks, so the first walk was pretty special. We discovered a beautiful turtle beside the creek and a small beaver swimming upstream.
Always Open
Humans are great at taking something remarkably simple and twisting it into something unremarkably complicated.
A Doe, A Deer
I suspect we have some new fawns on the way. Read more here.
Spring Walks
The weather is warmer, and the days are longer. It’s a great time to get out for evening walks after an early dinner.
New Fishing Hole
I made the 10 minute drive to Wiggins Mill Reservoir where I found a private, shaded parking spot. We’ll see how the fishing is here, but so far it has been relaxing! Okay, fish on!
So You Want To Live In The Woods?
While living in the woods can be a wonderful experience, it's important to consider these potential challenges before making the move.
New Residents
The property’s newest residents are a pair of Carolina Wrens, which I named Kilo Wren and Wrenfield (to the dismay of our local bats).
The Sky Is Falling
By the time I snapped a photograph, my new friend was already on the move. Can you spot the snake’s tail in the photograph above?
Spring Fishing Is Back
I’m excited for the new fishing season.
New Discoveries
Join me as I make new discoveries on my journey into the woods. Today, new wildlife and old memories that make a difference.
Saturday Morning
I have a daily ritual I conduct upon waking. Once I am vertical and before anything else, I walk to the bedroom window, slide one of the blind slats up, and peek outside.
Self-Reliance
One thing that strikes me about the flora and fauna I see is their extraordinary self-reliance.
And We’re Live
Consider this an open invitation to hang out in a virtual place focused on simple living and nature's rugged wisdom.
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