For reasons likely buried deep in my DNA, I have always had an acute sense of smell. While my other senses have been ravaged by time, my olfactory awareness has maintained a high-level status. My mother also had a […]
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The Outside Story: Otters among us
In winter, river otters head upstream into the uplands, seeking areas of fast-moving water that remain open—at least open enough for an otter to slip into a stream in pursuit of fish. You might catch a brief glimpse of […]
Mountain Meditation: Gifts from the heart
It’s that time of year once again when we think of our dear family and friends. What would life be without special people who touch our souls and warm our hearts? Gift giving in many cultures is an honored […]
Cosmic Catalogue: Great sacrifice
There are times in life, when in order to get to an ideal destination, you have to traverse through places you’d rather not endure. Life, at times, can seem like a continual cost-benefit analysis. In order to have X, you […]
It shouldn’t have snowed
By Curt Peterson It shouldn’t have snowed, no, it shouldn’t have snowed While nothing is yet where it is meant to be stowed. The mower? Where the pickup should be put away. And the plow guy will say the […]
Senior Scene: Reflecting on the holiday season
Christmas and Hanukkah are special to all of us in many ways. Even if we complain about the hustle and bustle we all love the children, the toys, tinsel, parties and chaos. Charles Dickens said “Oh, […]
Living the Dream: What’s in your car?
Ever get to the mountain and find that you are missing an essential piece of equipment — like your boots — or just don’t have the right goggle lens for the day? Well, I have a bag for that. No […]
The Movie Diary: A monstrous move
Growing up, I used to love watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. My mom was pretty good about letting me hang out in my pajamas, eat cereal, and take in the colorful programming, but by late morning, she was usually pushing […]
The Outside Story: Looking up for the Geminid meteor shower
I’ve always loved the idea of watching the sky for shooting stars. But I’m much more likely to be up to watch the sunrise than I am to stay awake past midnight, when most meteor showers happen. […]