To Deet, or not to Deet...is not really the question, but to suffer the nuisance of roving bands of mosquitoes, or dowse yourself in chemical repellants, is at least a matter for consideration. Actually, it’s an absolute imperative, and walking into the first leg of our three day adventure into Michigan’s Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State... Continue Reading →
8/27 *see steno. If little birds hold the secrets of living, then I feel we may be missing something. and we should listen closely. This morning I want to think more about an ethic, limitation on action, and economy...how does this relate back to how we relate to the land. So I consult my favorite... Continue Reading →
"It is in the wilder spaces, of scrub and deadfall, where you'd rather not tread. In these places you find wonders." - We must balance our need for order with the natural order's need to be wild. "…skimming the leaves atop the understory…(birds)" Small flocks of five to seven chickadees chatter and fuss and pursue... Continue Reading →
sittinginthewoods 