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sometimes i wonder if the world's so small, can we ever get away from the sprawl?

2/4/2015

 
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Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. We are often like rivers: careless and forceful, timid and dangerous, lucid and muddied, eddying, gleaming, still. Lovers, farmers, and artists have one thing in common, at least - a fear of "dry spells," dormant periods in which we do no blooming, internal droughts only the waters of imagination and psychic release can civilize. All such matters are delicate of course. But a good irrigator knows this: too little water brings on the weeds while too much degrades the soil the way too much easy money can triviliaze a person's initiative. In his journal, Thoreau wrote, "A man's life should be as fresh as a river. It should be the same channel but a new water every instant." Gretel Ehrlich

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, clear morning up top. The high yesterday reached 28 degrees. The overnight low was 8 degrees. It was 24 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation yesterday, but the onslaught of sun melted 2 inches of snow. There is now about 8 inches left up top. The trails are still rather deep, so if you intend to summit, bring wool socks, gaiters, boots, snow pants and a positive attitude! Enjoy!
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I saw as many sets of human tracks (1) as I saw wild bobcat tracks (1) as I finished beautiful how-have-I-not-read-this-yet books (1) as I saw beautific pure orange sunsets (1) as I saw perfectly full snow moons (1). The list will go on as long as I will and I'll never be satisfied.
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norman
2/4/2015 01:43:33 am

See you don your skis. Liked Gretle's quote of Thoreau. Way to go, 'all the way'. (1's)

Deck K
2/4/2015 01:53:23 am

Hooray for the ski tips!
Absorb this special time deeply.
It will serve you well down the road.

Ellis C
2/4/2015 03:22:42 am

Received my LaConte calender today, well satisfied, beautiful pictures,I just may order some for my friends.your photos today just made my day, thank you J P.

Richard form MA
2/4/2015 06:56:29 am

JP,

What is the "how have I not read this" book? I am working through Rare Earth based on your recommendation. BTW, this week in New England has been glorious -- lots of fresh snow and a full moon for snowshoeing. Enjoy your winter.

JP
2/5/2015 05:07:37 am

Richard,

I just finished Green Ehrlich's 'The Solace of Open Spaces'.... such great stuff.

Richard from MA
2/6/2015 02:17:38 am

Thanks, JP. I will look for it. You have also opened my eyes to Mary Oliver...

JP
2/8/2015 12:54:35 am

Richard,

She is a genius! Check out the most recent episode of On Being! She granted them a rare interview! Onbeing.org

Kevin
2/4/2015 07:08:52 am

Hey Norman 'ol boy ! What does "GBY" mean !?

norman
2/4/2015 07:43:11 am

Kevin, God bless you.


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