In 1995, I worked in the lost luggage center for an airline at Portland International Airport (PDX). Eileen was a fiery redhead standing next to me, and we worked the swing shift — a time of day when baggage tended to go missing. Passengers weary from travel would burst into the office with unpredictable coping attitudes. One evening, a frequent traveler was so upset about … [Read more...] about Why grounding in nature is essential to travel well.
Six fundamentals to deeper nature
How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I agree. But what goes into that collection of pixels is another story. Since I bought my first camera — a Kodak disc — at Hi-School Pharmacy in Scappoose, I've felt love with almost every shot. Now, at 10 years old, and with early technology, only about 3 of the 15 frames ever turned out to be noteworthy. And of those, … [Read more...] about How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
How grounding in nature reset my Derry, Ireland visit.
Happy Thanksgiving week! I'm thankful that you're reading this newsletter. And as always, I am grateful to the natural world for all the guidance, support, and enlightenment in 2023. With a recent trip to Europe on my mind, I'll share an experience that taught me gratitude — at the beginning of my Irish tour:After a two-hour delay, the woman at the Belfast City … [Read more...] about How grounding in nature reset my Derry, Ireland visit.
