We live in a neighborhood where it isn’t a matter of IF you’ll see a bear but only a matter of WHEN. One day a few years back we saw SEVEN bears in one day. We’ve since stopped putting out birdseed and that’s cut down on the traffic. Fall is a busy time for bearsContinue reading “Appalachian Thursday – Bears & Bees”
Category Archives: Faith
When a Shortcut Isn’t
I spent the past weekend at a Christian retreat in the mountains of western NC. On Saturday afternoon we had some down time and I decided to take a hike. There were all sorts of trails but the “High Falls” was listed as the most popular with it’s beautiful waterfall payoff. Done. It was, indeed,Continue reading “When a Shortcut Isn’t”
Bookending the Seasons
We’re seeing the first signs of fall here in Western North Carolina. Thistle and I had our first morning walk requiring a jacket this past week. The maiden’s bower and joe pye weed are blooming. And yes, there’s even a colorful leaf jumping the gun now and again. While the LAST flower of the seasonContinue reading “Bookending the Seasons”
