"We interrupt your regularly scheduled post to give your Camp Host time to finish several projects. Until those are ready to launch, please stop by the Gift Shop and make yourself an Identification Medal for the low price of only $.50, enjoy the latest tree distractions, or catch up on the two series of posts … Continue reading Station Identification
Trees
Imagine Tree & You
The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity... and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself. ~ William Blake
Lassen Be Sassin’
"Thank you for visiting your national park!” Although we’re closed, please drop by and do your part (Wave from the gate). “Half the park is after dark.” Boo! Not as of late... These days, half’s a good start. Fine. "Stay safe." Stay home. Binge repeats of Bob Ross. “Happy little trees.” Please. You want happy? … Continue reading Lassen Be Sassin’
Don’t Leaf Me This Way
Daylight Savings Time disrupted MY internal clock. I can't sense what time it is, mornings fly by and afternoons linger for what seems like forever, I keep finding more clocks to change, and so on. To anyone else slogging through the mid-week morass, I present Exhibit A: the trees in my yard. I'm calling this … Continue reading Don’t Leaf Me This Way
Forest Gumption
Sorry for missing Thailand's National Forest Conservation Day yesterday. Such a great holiday! Speaking of forest conservation, I made it to Redwood National and State Parks during my trip to northern California over New Year's. The State Parks came first, out of private interests attempting to save the redwoods from logging. The National Park added … Continue reading Forest Gumption
Lens, Light, Layers
I've said it before: I'm an amateur photographer. Here's what the real deal can do with a camera. All photos courtesy of Angela Kent: Links to my "comparable" efforts: Like those Blue Ridge layers? Try these layers. What about those Woodstock woods? Reminds me of the light through the trees in this place. Those links … Continue reading Lens, Light, Layers
Silver Lining
The weather forecast for Los Angeles has been promising rain this past week. "Promising?" Not "predicting?" Exactly. We've endured fires and heat for what seems like forever. Everyone I know is eagerly anticipating Wednesday's showers. I set out to write a "rain dance" post, which led me to research the archives for this golden oldie. … Continue reading Silver Lining
Week in the Trees
First, Monday through Friday mornings: Then — finally — the weekend! Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and afternoon, Sunday morning and afternoon: Are your weeks like mine? Do what I do: Take it one tree at a time!
Fall Guy
I woke up this morning to the sound of rain on the roof. "Uh-oh!" I thought. "Better hurry and post those leaf photos. I can't get TWO seasons behind!" Speaking of "Falling," I've traded in my wristband. I'm still a Fall Guy, but not in "that way." Not that my hikes are worry free, but … Continue reading Fall Guy
Pumpkin Spice Serenity
Remember Bubba from "Forrest Gump" and his litany of ways to cook shrimp? The kitchen at my current job is well-stocked with a variety of snacks. The guy who stocks the snacks is extremely proud of the current pantry. As I've repeatedly heard this week, he stocked, "Pumpkin spice creamer, pumpkin spice yogurt, pumpkin spice.... … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Serenity
Campfire Tales 