When the road traveledis covered with silent snow,finding the path to followis buried in uncertainty. Who knows, though? Perhaps the journey may take a turn,leading to winter windfalls. Original version posted January 22, 2018. Photo taken at Firefighters Park in Troy, MI USA
She rode a train with no carry-on baggage, no companion at her side She rode a train with no whistles no announcement of her departure She rode a train on a track of all curves the pathway forward obscured She rode a train through tunnels of darkness that later emerged into sunlight She left disillusion … More Destination Unknown
From my mourning deck, each day at dusk I watched her emerge from a dark hollow in the ancient oak. She journeyed across the yard, climbed a sturdy elm, descended again and journeyed toward the park. Odd journey, I thought, why not go straight to the park? One evening she added a new facet to … More New Arrivals
Every day the same, yet every day is different no guaranteed success no guarantee of failure just a day with endless possibilities so, write if you’re a writer paint if you’re a painter play if you love music cook if that’s your art snap a shot if that’s your thing tend a garden, tidy up … More Channeling Phil Connors on Groundhog Day
So often car trips are sprinkled with back seat travelers asking, “Are we there yet?” In our family the running joke to answer that question was always, “We’re here now.” Of course that didn’t answer the essence of the question about the destination, but did emphasize the value of the journey. I took this photo … More Are We There Yet?
All the way to heaven is heaven itself. – Zen saying Ah, the journey to heaven has no end no beginning either for that matter It’s the journey itself that makes an imprint with each step Heaven is felt as feet sink in damp grass It borders the path with willows and wildflowers You’ll find … More Journey to Heaven
When the road traveled is covered with silent snow, finding the path to follow is buried in uncertainty. Who knows? Perhaps the journey may take a turn, leading to windfalls of winter. Candid photo taken in Firefighters Park in Troy, MI USA
this lovely snow flakes all different sizes approach their journeys in different ways some fall gently some careen in aggressive race some dance down like whirlybirds some even ascend at times before falling to blanket the earth with diversity I took this photo from my back door during a snowfall yesterday. I processed it into … More Diversity
As Dogen said, to attain the Way is merely ‘to put one’s head through a gate.’ There is a path beyond the door. It must be stepped through. ~ Henry Shukman Before I can walk my path, the path unique to me I must leave the safety of going around in circles Inside the fence … More Venture
So often car trips are sprinkled with back seat travelers asking, “Are we there yet?” In our family the running joke to answer that question was always, “We’re here now.” Of course that didn’t answer the essence of the question about the destination, but did emphasize the value of the journey. I took this photo … More Are We There Yet?
Wind Rush 