The Light of the World

The Light of the World

Winter Solstice.  Yesterday, December 21st, was the first official day of winter.  It’s been cold and snowing for several weeks now (at least in Northern New York where I am silly enough to live). Darkness envelopes us by 4:30 pm and doesn’t let the sun come up before...
Looking Higher

Looking Higher

Several months ago, I started an article about the December 21, 2020 conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.  I never finished the article, and today, I went back and re-read what I had written: I’ve read articles about the celestial event, and watched the sky all...
In the Details

In the Details

Have you ever looked at the membranes in a dragonfly’s wings?  Or noticed the tiny fibers along the edge of the wings of a moth?  How about the powdery dust that coats a lily’s stamens, or the veins that run through a maple leaf?   I’m fascinated by these tiny...
The Cries of the Earth

The Cries of the Earth

Thunder rumbles in the distance.  Lightening streaks across the sky.  The wind sweeps in, twisting the tree limbs, shaking the few remaining leaves to the ground. Within seconds, snow and sleet are pelting the windows.  It doesn’t take long for the ground to change...
A Need For Rest

A Need For Rest

Beautiful and warm have been the norm this summer. I can hear the birds singing outside my office window.  A family of squirrels is chattering to one another in the branches of the trees.  The breeze rustles the leaves.  It’s all so peaceful, relaxing.  Well, now it...