outdoors, spiritual life

On bears in the woods and a Psalms 37 & 91 world

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.”― John F. Kennedy "Did you hear that?" my husband asked. I did. A "phuff, phuff, phuff" that sounded like a dog panting --… Continue reading On bears in the woods and a Psalms 37 & 91 world

outdoors, spiritual life

The road almost not taken

"The best way out is always through." Robert Frost, American poet, "A Servant to Servants" We could easily have made a different choice, possibly the wrong choice. Call it Providence, call it an unknown mapmaker's skills, call it a strong desire not to wind up on a Weather Channel disaster-in-the-woods special. Whatever made us keep… Continue reading The road almost not taken