Travelin’ and Livin’ Off the Land
Back-to-the-Land homesteaders in the 1970s were captivated by the idyll of self-sufficient mountain living.
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Bird Counting: A Christmas Tradition That Saves Lives (Really)
And a metaphor for counting your blessings instead of your losses and disappointments.
A Remembrance, in the Grand Canyon of the East
Our main objective was to hike the Gorge Trail in Letchworth State Park, to the three major waterfalls that are the highlight of this stunning place.
Why Chautauqua is the Summer Camp that Soothes the Soul
The people who visit the Chautauqua Institution are there to seek solace, and turn their minds away from a troubled world.
Experiencing the Magic of an Appalachian Bog
I’m not sure I can remember a time when I felt more attuned to the natural world than I did in that bog.
Finding Inspiration on the Shores of Lake Erie
This summer, I will find a comfortable piece of driftwood and sit and stare at the water for a while.
The Hidden Beauty of Spring Ephemerals in the Appalachians
Why is finding these small, delicate flowers so satisfying that I go looking for them every year?
The Never-Ending Life of the Veggie Garden
I prefer not to think of the end of the summer growing season as the “death” of our vegetable garden, but as a transition into something new and different.
Saving the Life of a Friend
I sang to the bird, told it not to fear the unknown, and that it was OK to let go of life, whenever it was time.
The Songs of Summer You Won’t Find on YouTube
Nature now provides the “heavy rotation” for me.
The Magnificent Willows of Western New York
For centuries, poets, writers and philosophers have been inspired by weeping willow trees. So have I.
Life in Buffalo—375 Million Years Ago
My uncle’s goal on these field trips was to teach us about paleontology…as well as something about life in Buffalo before the Buffalo Bills. (Photo of Eighteen Mile Creek by Doreen Regan)