“Do not all charms fly at the mere touch of cold philosophy? There was an awful rainbow once in heaven: we know her woof, her texture; she is given in the dull catalogue of common things. Philosophy will clip an angel's wings, conquer all mysteries by rule and line, empty the haunted air, … Continue reading Gnome of mine…
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Wonders of a Sunset
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator. Mahatma Gandhi If there was one thing that surprised me about Oregon, it was almost every night was a beautiful sunset! Like these on Gold Beach and the Rogue River. I … Continue reading Wonders of a Sunset
Bark – Part I
We can learn a lot from trees: they're always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward. ~Terri Guillemets, "Humans & nature," 2002 Before I start my June month of Oregon I thought I would post a few photos of trees, and more specifically, bark. I love trees and always tend to gravitate towards the bark … Continue reading Bark – Part I