BurningbirdWith all good intentions I go on these walks along the Katy Trail determined that I’m going to walk to a specific point, turn around and head back to the car and get home at a reasonable time. But then I end up going farther on the drive then planned – those country roads – […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. It wasn’t all work and no play this weekend. I also explored two new conservation areas: Weldon Springs and the new Columbia Bottom. I found both of these through the Missouri Conservation connection, which is probably the best online nature site I know of — check out the interactive maps. The […]
Moon River, wider than a mile I’m crossing you in style some day You dream maker You heartbreaker Wherever you’re going I’m going your way. Two drifters off to see the world There’s such a lot of world to see We’re after the same rainbow’s end Waitin’ round the bend My Huckleberry friend […]
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colours from our sight, Red is grey and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion. From “Morning Glory” and “Late Lament”, Graeme Edge, Moody Blues “Days of Future Passed”
I returned from San Francisco, with its comfortable weather and lovely fog, to St. Louis where the weather is hitting record highs. I believe it was mid-90’s today and 50% humidity. The breeze kept the humidity down or it would really be unbearable. Walking this morning, I discovered a wonderful tree along the way with these feathery […]