Banquet of the Infinite

It is not the first thing that comes to mind when planning a day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip in the mountains. However, the need is...

When I started up the trail at 7:30 am, I was alone. There were no other cars in the spacious trailhead lot. In the cool of the morning, I s...

When it comes to hiking destinations, lakes or peaks, I usually prefer peaks. I like scrambling, or climbing to their summits for the opport...

Our backyard crows are a tight-knit tribe and occasionally part of a considerable murder. And we are not members. Okay, Diane gives them see...

I mentioned it in passing, a casual remark without much forethought. My friend surprised me with his response, shocked and critical. How cou...

I never needed my morning coffee more than I do now. It helps me armor up to face the future since each day is an exercise in the chaos mana...

The faerie appeared first, only a wisp of pencil line, still faint and somewhat hesitant. Once she was more confident, the objects around he...