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When a forest fire burns, say from a lightning strike along Wicked Creek of all places...

Mar 15 •

Birder In Training

You’re a birder, they say. Deflecting, raising my palm with the slow take off of a buzzard, I deny the claim. I observe birds. Buzzards even. Ravens…

May 7 •

the mountain: April 27, 2024

Welcome to Taos, New Mexico

Apr 30 •

The way out, at least for me, was to engage the humble work of silence and rid myself of what E.M. Forster called “poor little talkative Christianity.”

Feb 4 •

On this Sunday (January 14, 2024):

Jan 14 •

The day I learned to pray again was bereft of fanfare or rambunctious praise.

Jan 13 •

The Genuine in You

A reflection inspired by Howard Thurman

Jan 5 •

Merry Christmas, 2023

Much of my life has been a practice in learning to be alone...

Dec 25, 2023 •

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