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An old tree

Posted on July 17, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

I have been thinking a lot about trees lately. In our backyard we have a massive old oak, probably 60 to 70 years old. It dominates our yard with a wide canopy casting shade, towering over all of the other … Continue reading →

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Balance through chaos

Posted on July 24, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir I went for what I would describe as less a … Continue reading →

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Let it rain….

Posted on May 23, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“If the rain comes, They run and hide their heads, They might as well be dead, If the rain comes, If the rain comes” – The Beatles, Rain It started raining Saturday night, rained all day Sunday, took a short break Monday, and it … Continue reading →

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As the wind blows

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

An ancient breeze blows through the trees, Shaking yellow dust off limbs that sway in motion. The air is filled with tiny spores of Spring, Journeys carried in gust beyond our horizons. As Winters death releases her cold grip, Life pulls itself … Continue reading →

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Daylight giving back time

Posted on March 9, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“I don’t mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I’ve saved all year.” –  Victor Borge This Sunday is Daylight Savings Time or as I like to call it, Daylight Giving … Continue reading →

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The curse of yard work

Posted on March 6, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I love being outdoors. Well let me back-up, I love being outdoors when I am doing something that I enjoy doing and that list has grown a lot shorter as my years have grown longer. I have a big yard. … Continue reading →

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Rare views

Posted on February 21, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” –  John Muir We spent the weekend in a cabin up in woods outside of the DuPont State Forest. There was nothing fancy about the accommodations, a soft … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining Acorns part II

Posted on October 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Back in August I posted my acorn thoughts, reflections and predictions. Well here I sit, October 20th and we, as I thought we would, are being bombarded by acorns. Apparently, this is a big year for acorns not only in … Continue reading →

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Losing Dogwoods

Posted on September 28, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of the mighty oak tree. So strong and firm was the wood that it was chosen as the timber for Jesus’ cross. To be used for such a cruel … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining Acorns (with apologies to The Weather Girls)

Posted on August 25, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“From little acorns mighty oaks do grow”-American Proverb In about two months my yard is going to sound like a war zone. I am blessed (in the Summer) and cursed (when the acorns and leaves drop in the Fall) with … Continue reading →

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