Every plant that stands in the light of the sun is a saint and an outlaw. Every tree that brings forth blossoms without the command of man is powerful in the sight of God. Every star that man has not counted is a world of sanity and perfection. Every blade of grass is an angel … Continue reading Saints, Outlaws and Uncounted Stars
Yosemite
Beneficial Ownership
A beneficial owner is a person who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though title to some form of property is in another name. It also means any individual or group of individuals who, either directly or indirectly, has the power to vote or influence the transaction decisions regarding a specific security, such as shares … Continue reading Beneficial Ownership
Book Review: Celestial Yosemite
If you are a fan of stargazing, do yourself a favor and check out Kristal Leonard's Yosemite night sky photography, either via her book Celestial Yosemite, or her blog: http://www.isntthatbeautiful.com/ Although the book is slight, it reads like a stargazing hors d-oeuvres, just enough to both curb and whet your appetite, satisfying you and leaving you wanting … Continue reading Book Review: Celestial Yosemite
Wednesday Words on the Wild: Rivers
We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls ride over the river, we know not. Ah, well! we may conjecture many things. ~ John Wesley Powell The river is constantly turning and bending and you … Continue reading Wednesday Words on the Wild: Rivers
Yosemite Park(ing Lot)
While visiting Yosemite last summer, finding a free parking space outside Half Dome Village required a hunt of over an hour. I circled the same aisles dozens - hundreds? - of times. Having risen before dawn and driven five hours to get to the park, I seriously considered turning around and heading home. The purpose of the trip? Realize some small measure of … Continue reading Yosemite Park(ing Lot)
“America the Beautiful” Pass
Earlier this year, I purchased an “America the Beautiful” pass from the National Park Service, determined to make the most of the NPS Centennial. In March, a tardy visit to Death Valley still caught the tail end of the 2016 “Super Bloom.” (The very, very tail end.) Keeping with the “late to the party” theme, … Continue reading “America the Beautiful” Pass
Campfire Tales 