I spend some of my most precious days walking in the peacefulness of the woods in the nature preserve. On many occasions, I only see one or two people over several hours. I am content to sit on a bench deep in the woods and listen for the calls and songs of the birds, enjoying the companionship of ...Continue Reading

Some days when it’s partly cloudy, the light patterns on the leaves and grasses are particularly noticeable. When the blades of grass and tree leaves are new, their natural luminescence reflects the light more clearly. This makes their surface appear like satin. I was musing about this during a ...Continue Reading