Message from the Mountain

Many people seek to escape the complexities of modern life and live in the back country as it used to be some time ago. Old-fashioned values are great to have, but the world is constantly changing. I…

Today, here in the foothills of the White Mountains, the old song, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”, has come true. It will be a miracle if another carol’s lyrics are real: “peace on earth, good w…

The day before Christmas and Hanukkah is a day of anticipation for children of all ages waiting for the dawn of the next day. They go to bed with visions of candy canes in their head. I still have th…

Winter has, for the moment anyways, reached out with its icy fingers and taken hold of the season. I find warmth in my heart from all the acts of love and kindness that take place during the holiday …

Today the sun begins its six-month journey to the longest day of the year. At first it moves very slowly, only a few seconds at a time. It is a great time of year to set our intentions for positive c…

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Now, second by second, we start our journey towards the longest day in six months. It is time to begin to make positive changes in our lives that …

With a recent coating of white snow we now have a realistic hope of having white holidays here in the foothills of the White Mountains. “Hope springs eternal” is an old saying that when we live with …

My eyes caught a glimpse of what I thought was a leaf floating out of the sky and landing close to a lilac bush. As I got closer, I saw it was a tiny bird’s nest wreath celebrating the holidays. I wo…

Just when I thought Winter had chased Fall away, Fall came back and melted much of the snow with rain and warm temperatures. In life, our expectations may not be realized because of other circumstanc…

Nature has begun slowly laying the groundwork for its ice sculpture exhibit in the brook: one drop of frozen water at a time. In life we lay the groundwork for positive change by setting an intention…

In the winter we often throw out some cracked corn on the snow for the turkeys to find for nourishment when their food is scarce. It is also important for us to find, not only physical nourishment, b…

Before the snow came, we hung a wreath on the Cabin door, knowing we would not have a chance to visit it much in the winter. It is there for passersby and the wildlife to enjoy. We don’t have to be p…

The little brook that flows down the mountainside dried out in the long drought, but recent rain got it flowing again. Nature decorated its banks with a dusting of white adding to the celebration. It…

Winter was off to a fast start this year, even though we are still in astrological fall. Then came 2-3 inches of rain, washing away half of the snow. Life has a lot of ups and downs to it, but if we …

Tiny water drops formed on the tips of a tree branch glistened in the morning light like magical crystal balls. Then again, Nature is filled with magic for those that take the time to notice. Actuall…

 I love to tell the story of how one of my favorite holiday decorations came back home. It is a Santa my wife made and sold several years ago. I always wanted to have one, and at a sale, there it was…

Some trees develop burls or growths, perhaps caused by a wound of some sort years ago. They may look unique to most people, but they are worthless unless you can harvest them and turn them into somet…

I am basically a plant-based eater, and recently my wife was out for the day and I was left to find a frozen dinner for lunch. There in the middle of the frost was a heart. You never know where you w…

To be honest most of the holiday decorations we display are for ourselves. The lights come on at dark, turn off after we go to bed and come on to greet us in the early morning. At the same time many …

The small stained-glass wreath with two candles in the center connected as one flame may confirm or challenge one’s beliefs. There is a concept that when our souls first were conceived, we were both …