I’ve written before about the fact that Mister and I enjoy hiking the hills around Los Angeles. It’s truly one of my favorite forms of exercise, with the added bonus of taking place in Nature. Living in a…
Be the Buffalo
A couple of years ago, I read about Wilma Mankiller (1945 – 2010), the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in these United States. Ms. Mankiller told of how during storms, cows flee as fast and…
Crazy in Spring
I was speaking with my cousin the other day, and he was saying how he struggles this time of year. Knowing of the tragic loss of his sister in April of ’98, I assumed his struggle was due…
Easter Sundays Past
So many traditions are centered around holidays. Growing up, my family gathered in the north Georgia country at a Webb family member’s home for not only Easter, but also a reunion. It moved around a bit,…
The Art of God
“Nature is the art of God.” Sir Thomas Browne (1605 – 1682) As much as I love Los Angeles, I often feel as if I’m enduring Los Angeles. It’s a city. It’s a crazy-ass city, at that. And parts of…
I Hate Slytherin!
I love to hike. It’s fantastic exercise and you get to experience the great outdoors. Got a friend along? Perfect! This is me at the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio a few summers ago. At 11,600 feet, it’s the highest point…
Trying to Grow
It never ceases to amaze me, the way things want to grow here. And by here, I mean here, in Southern California. While beautiful, green areas abound, much of the native terrain is arid. If left to its…