her eyes are like champagne. they sparkle, bubble over and in the morning all you got is rain.1/20/2015
![]() And having returned from the woods, we remember with regret its restfulness. For all creatures there are in place, hence at rest. In their most strenuous striving, sleeping and waking, dead and living, they are at rest. In the circle of the human we are weary with striving, and are without rest. Wendell Berry Morning y'all,
It's another beautiful, clear day up top. The high yesterday reached 41 degrees. The overnight low was 20 degrees. It was 31 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation. There is still a bit of snow on the ground. The trails are sure to have some black ice remaining, so be prepared to slip a bit if you intend to summit. Be careful out there and enjoy the day! I have been revelling in some quiet cabin time over the past few days. I am forever addicted to exercise, but it is equally nice to hit the reset button every once in a while (even if it is not by choice) and let the quietness and peace flood in. I will love to the death the endless sensory input you get when you spend an afternoon well, running or hiking along these quiet perfect as is paths. It is a separate but equal kind of joy that comes with focusing on yourself without that movement and stimulus, paying attention to your fleeting thoughts and losing yourself in a good book and mediocre journal. There are so many opportunities for growth in nature, both outward and inward. Drink it up, however the source fills your cup.
Franklin
1/20/2015 03:51:17 am
And always thirsty for more !!
Terry
1/20/2015 03:59:35 am
thanks for the Wendell Berry quote! I was hoping you were familiar with him!
Pat N
1/20/2015 04:11:00 am
I will stare at this picture while having my lunch...pretending to sit on the back porch of the dining hall...ah, so nice 1/20/2015 04:28:21 am
Grateful for your quote from St. Wendell. In particular need of that this morning. Soon, hopefully, I'll share with you some quotes from Walt Coggins and his gang.
JP
1/20/2015 04:52:44 am
I am so looking forward to it henry!!
james
1/20/2015 08:22:15 am
JP
JP
1/20/2015 10:28:12 am
James,
Tenderfoot
1/20/2015 09:43:12 am
JP, I know this is kind of last minute, but I am planning to summit tomorrow and was wondering if there is anything I could bring you?
JP
1/20/2015 10:26:25 am
Tenderfoot,
Tenderfoot
1/20/2015 10:39:53 am
Consider it done JP! Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
tomk in SC
1/20/2015 10:30:41 pm
JP: So how did you manage to hurt your foot? Are you sure it is not broken, or is it just a bad sprain? Do you have an ample supply of ibuprofen? If you are sure it is not broken, very light workout, like walking the flats between cabins 1 & 3 or the trail between the top of the stairs and the shelter could help clear fluids, better than bedrest. If there's a fracture though, walking makes little sense. It hurts me just to think about it. I have weak ankles and am prone to rolling them near the bottom of the trail on the way out and it takes a few days to clear it.
JP
1/21/2015 02:06:17 am
Tomk,
Staley
1/25/2015 04:39:27 am
This is my favorite blog. I love the pics and quotes! I'm wondering how the weather/elements wreck havoc on your skin? I make a wonderful balm that is all organic with local beeswax. I would love to send you some. Is there a way to send a package? I'm looking for honest feedback on the product. Just a little one horse show that I run out of my kitchen. I'm a teacher by trade. Thanks for all of the beautiful pictures and thoughtful quotes. Comments are closed.
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